Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
201-176-3
Name of the chemical
Propionic acid and its salts
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2019-03-26
Product name
Propionic Acid
CAS No.
79-09-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Reagents and Standards for Analytical Chemical Laboratory Use
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Agilent Technologies, Inc
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
pdl-msds_author@agilent.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flam. Liq. 3 H226 Flammable liquid and vapor. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. GHS05 Corrosion Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05 GHS06
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
propionic acid
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor. Toxic in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Wash thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a poison center/doctor. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. In case of fire Use for extinction CO2, powder or water spray Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 2 Fire = 2 3 0 Reactivity = 0 · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 2 Fire = 2 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable
