Product ID:PROPIONIC ACID
MSDS Date:11/09/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-490-0421
MSDS Number: BHCNK

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION

1 REAGENT LANE
FAIR LAWN, NJ 07410

Emergency Phone: 201-796-7523

Info Phone: 201-796-7100

Preparer: GASTON L. PILLORI

Cage: 1B464

FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO. CHEMICAL MFG DIV

FAIRLAWN, NJ 07410-2802 US

Telephone: 201-796-7100

Cage: 1B464

PROPIONIC ACID (SARA III)

CAS: 79-09-4

RTECS: UE5950000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 10 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 5000 LBS

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE- MUCOUS MEMBRANE
IRRITATION WITH SORE THROAT AND DYSPNEA. SKIN- REDNESS, PAIN AND
BLISTERING. EYE- REDNESS, PAIN AND BLURRED VISION. INGEST- SORE
THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING AND GAS TROINTESTINAL BLEEDING.
CHRONIC: CONJUNCTIVITIS OF EYE, DERMATITIS, ULCERATIVE CHANGES OF
MOUTH, BROMCHIAL AND GASTROIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATIONS, SORE THROAT, REDNESS, PAIN,
BLISTERING, BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. EYE: FLUSH WITH
PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
GET IMMEDIA TE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:126F,52C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:870F
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:12.1
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. DO
NOT GET WQTER INSIDE CONTAINER. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FORE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS FOG.
AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE VAPORS, KEEP UPWIND.

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH SAND OR
INERT ABSORBANT. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. DIKE TO RETAIN
LARGE SPILLS. NO SMOKING, FLAMES IN HAZARD AREA. ISOLATE AREA AND
DENY ENTRY. USE WATER SPRAY T O REDUCE VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE
IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAMES. CONTAINER
MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. VAPOR EXPLOSION HAZARD INDOORS,
OUTDOORS OR IN SEWERS. RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR
EXPLOSION HAZARD.

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD BOT BE WORN.

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:286F,141C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-6F,-21C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:.9930
pH:<7.0
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT,
DISAGREEABLE, RANCID ODOR.

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. LEAD AND MOST OTHER METALS:
CORROSIVE ACTION. BASES: VIGOROUS OR VIOLENT REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES FROM
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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