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Propionic acid

CAS 79-09-4
EC 201-176-3

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Propionic acid
Product Code
149300000; 149300010; 149300025; 149300050
Chemical Name
Propionic acid
Synonyms
Carboxyethane; Ethanecarboxylic acid; Ethylformic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
79-09-4 Check regulations →
EC Number
201-176-3 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486971-24

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

distributor

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

A

Acros Organics BVBA

distributor

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Number US

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Number Europe

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
Met. Corr. Cat. 1 H290
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H226 Flammable liquid and vapor
H290 May be corrosive to metals
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335 May cause respiratory irritation

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face 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 or shower
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician

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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
Propionic acid EC: 201-176-3 79-09-4 95% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Remove from exposure, lie down. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Call a physician immediately.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Immediate medical attention is required.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms: Ingestion causes severe swelling, severe damage to the delicate tissue and danger of perforation

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO₂, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam.

Unsuitable media

No information available.

Specific hazards

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes.

Instructions

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental

Should not be released into the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Materials: inert absorbent material

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Use only under a chemical fume hood. Do not breathe mist/vapors/spray. Do not ingest. If swallowed then seek immediate medical assistance.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Corrosives area. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not store in metal containers.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice.

Fire prevention

Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Natural rubber, Butyl rubber, Nitrile rubber, Neoprene, PVC. Breakthrough time: See manufacturers recommendations. EU standard: EN 374. Glove comments: (minimum requirement). Inspect gloves before use. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. (Refer to manufacturer/supplier for information). Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatibility, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g. sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion. Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: Particulates filter conforming to EN 143 or Acid gases filter Type E Yellow conforming to EN14387. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask:- Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Long sleeved clothing

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
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Appearance
No information available
Colour
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
pungent
Odor Threshold
No data available
Ph
2.5
Melting Point
-22 °C / -7.6 °F
Boiling Point
141 °C / 285.8 °F
Flash Point
51 °C / 123.8 °F
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
5 mbar @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
2.56
Relative Density
0.990
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
---
Flammability
Flammable
Upper Explosive Limit
12.1 Vol%
Lower Explosive Limit
2.1 Vol%
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
485 °C / 905 °F
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
0.33
Solubility In Water
Miscible
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
74.08
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1.02 mPa.s at 25 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization does not occur. Hazardous Reactions: None under normal processing.

Avoid

Incompatible products. Excess heat. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Bases. Strong oxidizing agents. Amines. Halogens. Metals. Reducing Agent.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN3463
Shipping Name
PROPIONIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
II
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Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Propionic acid known by?

Propionic acid is also known as: Carboxyethane; Ethanecarboxylic acid; Ethylformic acid

What is the hazard signal word for Propionic acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Propionic acid?

Propionic acid is a liquid appearing as no information available . It has pungent odor.

What is Propionic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals. Sector of use: SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites. Product category: PC21 - Laboratory chemicals. Process categories: PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent. Environmental release category: ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

What are the hazard statements for Propionic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor
  • H290: May be corrosive to metals
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation

What is the melting point of Propionic acid?

The melting point is -22 °C / -7.6 °F and the boiling point is 141 °C / 285.8 °F.