Propanoic Acid JTBaker
Propanoic Acid JTBaker
PROPIONIC ACID
1. Product Identification
Synonyms: Methylacetic acid; ethylformic acid; propanoic Acid; carboxyethane
CAS No.: 79-09-4
Molecular Weight: 74.08
Chemical Formula: CH3CH2COOH
Product Codes:
J.T. Baker: U330, U340
Macron: 7179
2. Composition/Information on Ingredients
3. Hazards Identification
Emergency Overview
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DANGER! CORROSIVE. CAUSES BURNS TO ANY AREA OF CONTACT. FLAMMABLE LIQUID
AND VAPOR. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
Inhalation:
Causes irritation with unpleasant choking odor. Causes coughing and sneezing, possibly breathing difficulties in
large amounts.
Ingestion:
Material causes irritation and burns to digestive tract. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
Skin Contact:
Causes severe irritation. May have corrosive effects, producing skin burns. Skin absorption may occur with toxic
effects.
Eye Contact:
Corrosive. Causes severe eye irritation and burns. May cause redness, pain, blurred vision, and eye damage.
Chronic Exposure:
May cause breathing difficulties.
Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions:
Persons with pre-existing skin disorders or eye problems or impaired respiratory function may be more
susceptible to the effects of the substance.
J. T. Baker NEUTRASORB acid neutralizers are recommended for spills of this product.
Oral rat LD50: 2600 mg/kg. Skin rabbit LD50: 500 mg/kg Open Draize, Skin rabbit 495 mg open
severe.Standard Draize, Eye rabbit 990 ug severe. Investigated as a mutagen.
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Ingredient Known Anticipated IARC Category
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