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Butyric acid

CAS 107-92-6
EC 607-135-00-X

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Butyric acid
Product Code
B103500
Chemical Name
Butyric acid

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
107-92-6 Check regulations →
EC Number
607-135-00-X Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119488986-11-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

Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Skin Corr. Cat. 1B H314
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318

GHS Pictograms

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
P301 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
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 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
butyric acid EC: 203-532-3 107-92-6 100% 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. Immediately call in ophthalmologist.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide (CO2) Foam 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 on intense heating. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire.

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.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent and neutralising material (e.g. Chemizorb® H', Merck Art. No. 101595). 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. Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Storage

Tightly closed.

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: Latex gloves, Minimum layer thickness: 0,6 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Lapren® (KCL 706 / Aldrich Z677558, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,11 mm, Break through time: 30 min, Material tested: KCL 741 Dermatril® L. 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 EN374 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

Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Skin/Body

Acid-resistant protective clothing

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

State Under Standard Conditions
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Flash Point
72 °C - closed cup
Melting Point
164 °C at 1.013,25 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 103
Physical State Data
liquid
Ph
2,0 at 25 °C - DIN 19268(50% solution)
Appearance
---
Explosive Limits
---
Kinematic Viscosity
No data available
Density
0,9574 g/cm3 at 20 °C - DIN 51757
Bulk Density
---
Solidification Point
---
Dynamic Viscosity
1,66 mPa.s at 20 °C - ASTM D 445
Properties Status
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
435 °C at 1.008 hPa
Lower Explosive Limit
2 % (V)
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 1,1 at 25 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Voc Content
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Odor Threshold
---
Solubility In Water
10 g/l at 20 °C - OECD Test Guideline 105- completely soluble
Boiling Point
164 °C at 1.013,25 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 103
Molecular Weight
---
Colour Intensity
---
Odor
Stench.
Freezing Point
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Softening Point
---
Physical State
clear, liquid
Vapor Density
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Flammability
No data available
Solubility
---
Cloud Point
---
Colour
colorless
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Relative Density
No data available
Crystallisation Point
---
Form
---
Upper Explosive Limit
10 % (V)
Vapor Pressure
0,57 hPa at 20 °C
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

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

Reactivity

Forms explosive mixtures with air on intense heating. A range from approx. 15 Kelvin below the flash point is to be rated as critical.

Hazardous reactions

Violent reactions possible with: Strong oxidizing agents, chromium(VI) oxide

Avoid

Heat, flames and sparks. Strong 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
2820
Shipping Name
BUTYRIC ACID
Transport Class
8
Packing Group
III
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 Butyric acid?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Butyric acid?

Butyric acid is a clear, liquid with colorless color. It has stench. odor.

What is Butyric acid used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Butyric acid?

This substance has 2 hazard statements:

  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Butyric acid?

The melting point is 164 °C at 1.013,25 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 103 and the boiling point is 164 °C at 1.013,25 hPa - OECD Test Guideline 103.