General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2020-12-14
Product name
Valeric acid
Product Synonyms
Pentanoic acid; 1-Butanecarboxylic acid
CAS No.
109-52-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
+32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H303, H314, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow pungent Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Combustible liquid.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material.
Health hazards
Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May be harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
