Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
General Information
Version
8.1
Revision date
2022-08-16
Product name
PROPIONIC ACID
Product name
PROPIONIC ACID
Identification on the label/Trade name
PROPIONIC ACID with not less than 90% acid by mass
Product Synonyms
propanoic acid; propionic acid, solution; propionic acid, solution containing not less than 80% acid; propionic acid grain preserver; prozoin; pseudoacetic acid; Sentry Grain Preserver; Tenox P Grain Preservative; propanoic acid grain preserver; propionic-1-13C acid; propionic acid,
Chemical name
Not Available C3-H6-O2; CH3CH2CO2H; carboxyethane; ethanecarboxylic acid; ethylformic acid; metacetonic acid; methyl acetic acid; methylacetic aicd; C3-H6-O2; CH3CH2CO2H; carboxyethane; ethanecarboxylic acid; ethylformic acid; metacetonic acid; methyl acetic acid; methylacetic aicd;
CAS No.
79-09-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Propionates, some of which are used as mould inhibitors in bread and fungicides in general, herbicides, preservative for grains and wood chips, emulsifying agents, solutions for electroplating nickel, perfume esters, artificial fruit flavours, pharmaceuticals, cellulose propionate plastics
Emergency telephone
61 (0)418 237 771, +61 1800 951 288, +61 3 9573 3188
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Company Information
company name
ALPHA CHEMICALS PTY LTD
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
shane@alphachem.com.au
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H312, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL. DANGEROUS GOODS. [1] Flammable Liquids Category 3, Acute Toxicity (Dermal) Category 4, Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1B, Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Legend 1. Classified by Chemwatch; 2. Classification drawn from HCIS; 3. Classification drawn from
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H312 Harmful in contact with skin. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P260 Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash all exposed external body areas thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/intrinsically safe equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools.
Response
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. 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/doctor/physician/first aider. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use alcohol resistant foam or normal protein foam to extinguish. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
Storage
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to authorised hazardous or special waste collection point in accordance with any local regulation.
