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Propionic acid

CAS 79-09-4

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Propionic acid
Product Code
402907
Chemical Name
Propionic acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
79-09-4 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119486971-24-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

manufacturer

Brusselsesteenweg 288 B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 3 H226
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.
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.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

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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 79-09-4 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air. Call in physician.

Skin contact

In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: make victim drink water (two glasses at most), avoid vomiting (risk of perforation). Call a physician immediately. Do not attempt to neutralise.

Immediate Medical Attention

Call in physician/ophthalmologist immediately for all exposure routes.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides. Combustible. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Forms explosive mixtures with air at elevated temperatures.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H ⁺ , Merck Art. No. 101595)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Take precautionary measures against static discharge.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Full contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Butoject® (KCL 898). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 120 min Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

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
---
Appearance
liquid, clear
Colour
colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
pungent
Odor Threshold
---
Ph
2,5 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Melting Point
Melting point/range: -24 °C - lit.
Boiling Point
141 °C - lit.
Flash Point
54 °C - closed cup
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
3,2 hPa at 20 °C
Vapor Density
---
Relative Density
No data available
Bulk Density
---
Density
0,993 g/mL at 25 °C - lit.
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
Upper explosion limit: 12,1 %(V)
Lower Explosive Limit
Lower explosion limit: 2,9 %(V)
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
440 °C at 1.013 hPa
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 0,29 - Bioaccumulation is not expected., (Lit.)
Solubility In Water
at 20 °C soluble
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
---
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
10 mPa.s at 25 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature) .

Reactivity

Vapor/air-mixtures are explosive at intense warming.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: Oxidizing agents Reducing agents alkalines. Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: Iron Zinc magnesium Lead

Avoid

Heating.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

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
3463
Shipping Name
PROPIONIC ACID
Transport Class
8 (3)
Packing Group
II
15

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 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 liquid, clear with colorless color. It has pungent odor.

What is Propionic acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Propionic acid?

This substance has 3 hazard statements:

  • H226: Flammable liquid and vapor.
  • 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 Melting point/range: -24 °C - lit. and the boiling point is 141 °C - lit..