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Butyric Acid

EC 203-532-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Butyric Acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A
EC Number
203-532-3 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

Chemical intermediate

Uses advised against

Not defined on use

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Perstorp Oxo AB logo

Perstorp Oxo AB

manufacturer

SE-444 84 Stenungsund, Sweden

+46 303 728600

http://www.perstorp.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

+44 20 35147487

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

P261 Avoid breathing mist or vapours.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection/ hearing protection.
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.
P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor.

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
butyric acid EC: 203-532-3 107-92-6 90 - 100% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If unconscious, place in recovery position and seek medical advice. If symptoms persist, call a physician.

Symptoms: May cause respiratory irritation.

Skin contact

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty. If on skin, rinse well with water. If on clothes, remove clothes.

Symptoms: Causes severe burns. Untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty.

Eye contact

In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Continue rinsing eyes during transport to hospital. Remove contact lenses. Protect unharmed eye. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If eye irritation persists, consult a specialist.

Symptoms: Small amounts splashed into eyes can cause irreversible tissue damage and blindness. Causes serious eye damage.

Ingestion

Keep respiratory tract clear. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not give milk or alcoholic beverages. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Take victim immediately to hospital.

Symptoms: Harmful if swallowed.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical treatment is necessary as untreated wounds from corrosion of the skin heal slowly and with difficulty. Take victim immediately to hospital.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2), Water spray, Alcohol-resistant foam, Dry powder

Unsuitable media

High volume water jet

Specific hazards

Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water courses.

Instructions

Use a water spray to cool fully closed containers. For safety reasons in case of fire, cans should be stored separately in closed containments.

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. If the product contaminates rivers and lakes or drains inform respective authorities.

Cleanup methods

collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to local / national regulations

Materials: non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand, earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite)

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Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Avoid formation of aerosol. Do not breathe vapours/dust. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Provide sufficient air exchange and/or exhaust in work rooms.

Hands

The suitability for a specific workplace should be discussed with the producers of the protective gloves.

Eyes

Eye wash bottle with pure water; Tightly fitting safety goggles; Wear face-shield and protective suit for abnormal processing problems.

Respiratory

No personal respiratory protective equipment normally required. Wear respiratory protection when its use is identified for certain contributing scenario. Self-contained breathing apparatus (EN 133)

Skin/Body

Impervious clothing; Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.

Environmental

Dispose of rinse water in accordance with local and national regulations.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Language Code
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Physical State
liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
liquid
Colour
colourless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
strong, unpleasant
Odor Threshold
0.0010 ppm
Ph
2
Melting Point
No data available
Boiling Point
164 °C
Flash Point
71 °C
Freezing Point
No data available
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
No data available
Vapor Pressure
100 Pa
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
No data available
Density
965 kg/m3 (20 °C)
Flammability
---
Upper Explosive Limit
10 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
2 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
435 °C
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1.1 (25 °C)
Solubility In Water
> 10,000 g/l (20 °C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
No data available
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
No data available
Dynamic Viscosity
No data available
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Reactivity

No decomposition if stored and applied as directed.

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous reactions : No decomposition if stored and applied as directed. Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.

Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks.

Incompatible

Not applicable

Decomposition

No hazardous decomposition products are known.

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

12.1 Toxicity

### Components: ### butyric acid: Toxicity to fish : LC50 (Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow)): 77 mg/l Exposure time: 96 h Method: OECD Test Guideline 203 Remarks: Based on data from similar materials Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates : EC50 (Daphnia magna (Water flea)): 88.1 mg/l Exposure time: 48 h Method: OECD Test Guideline 202 Remarks: Based on data from similar materials Toxicity to algae/aquatic plants : EC50 (green algae): 88.69 mg/l Exposure time: 72 h Method: OECD Test Guideline 201 Remarks: Based on data from similar materials

12.2 Persistence and degradability

Components: butyric acid: Biodegradability : Result: Readily biodegradable. Biodegradation: 100 % Exposure time: 14 d Method: OECD Test Guideline 301E

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Components: butyric acid: Bioaccumulation : Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 3.16 Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water : log Pow: 1.1

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available

12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to be PBT or vPvB at levels of 0.1% or higher.

12.6 Other adverse effects

Product: **Endocrine disrupting potential** : This substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties for environment according to UK REACH Article 57(f).

The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties for the environment according to UK REACH Article 57(f).

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Disposal

Send to a licensed waste management company.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
2820
Shipping Name
BUTYRIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

Chemical Safety Assessment Performed

Take note of The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 (requirements relating to protection of young people at work contained in Regulation 19) and of Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for Butyric Acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Butyric Acid?

Butyric Acid is a liquid appearing as liquid with colourless color. It has strong, unpleasant odor.

What is Butyric Acid used for?

Chemical intermediate

What are the hazard statements for Butyric Acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Butyric Acid?

The melting point is No data available and the boiling point is 164 °C.