Butyric Acid

Remove to fresh air. Call a doctor or poison control centre immediately. If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary.

Symptoms: Smarting pain in nose and throat, cough and hoarseness. Inhalation of high concentrations may also cause pulmonary oedema that may occur after several hours. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause inflammation in nose and throat, chronic bronchitis and dental corrosion.

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Use lukewarm water if possible. Take off contaminated clothing. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.

Symptoms: Skin contact may cause severe burns with redness, smarting pain and wounds.

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. Do not rub affected area. Use lukewarm water if possible. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.

Symptoms: Splashes causes intensive pain and corneal burns. Risk of permanent eye damage. Vapours may be substantially irritating.

Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink plenty of water afterwards. Remove from exposure, lie down. Seek immediate medical attention/advice.

Symptoms: Ingestion may cause severe burns with burning pain, vomiting and eventually shock and kidney damage. Risk of permanent damage due to scarring of the esophagus and stomach.

Carbon dioxide (CO2). Extinguishing powder. Water spray (fog). Alcohol resistant foam. Small Fire: Carbon dioxide (CO2). Extinguishing powder. Large Fire: Alcohol resistant foam. Water spray (fog).

High volume water jet.

In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes. Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapours. Most vapours are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks).

Keep away from sources of ignition. Prevent fire fighting water from entering surface water or groundwater. Cool containers with spray water from a safe distance. Never use welding or cutting torch on or near container (even empty) because product may ignite explosively.

Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.

Dilute with water and wipe up or absorb with inert material.

Dyke to collect large liquid spills. Pump up the product into a spare container suitably labelled.

Do not allow into any sewer, on the ground or into any body of water. Should not be released into the environment.

Flush area with flooding quantities of water.

Materials: water

Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. If possible, use only in closed system. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required.

Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Remove all sources of ignition. Keep in properly labelled containers.

When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Take off all contaminated clothing and wash it before re-use.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Take necessary action to avoid static electricity discharge (which might cause ignition of organic vapours). Ground and bond containers when transferring material.

General ventilation is insufficient as the sole means of controlling the exposure. Local ventilation is usually preferred. Comply with 2014/34/EU concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and, Directive 1999/92/EC regarding minimum requirements for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres.

Wear protective gloves. Long term (repeated) Short term: Butyl rubber (>0.7 mm, >480h); Nitrile rubber, NBR (>0.55 mm, >480h).

Tight sealing safety goggles. Face protection shield.

Suitable respiratory protection for lower concentrations or short-term exposure: Gas filter for gases/vapours of organic compounds (boiling point >65°C, e. g. Type A). Suitable respiratory protection for higher concentrations or long-term exposure: Self-contained breathing apparatus.

Wear impervious protective clothing, including boots, gloves, lab coat, apron or coveralls, as appropriate, to prevent skin contact.

If possible, use only in closed system.

The product is stable at normal conditions.

There exists no specific test data for this product. For further information, see the subsequent subsections of this chapter.

Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Keep away from ignition sources.

Incompatible with strong acids and bases. Incompatible with oxidising agents.

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating and toxic gases and vapours.

Incinerate at a licensed installation.

The product is classified as hazardous waste and must be disposed of as such. Incinerate at a licensed installation.