General Information
Revision date
2009-05-12
Product name
Sodium Butyrate
Product Synonyms
Butanoic acid, sodium salt (9CI); Butyrate sodium; Sodium butanoate; Sodium butyrate; Sodium n-butyrate; Sodium propanecarboxylate
CAS No.
156-54-7
supplier name
EMD Chemicals, Inc
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Company Information
company name
EMD Chemicals, Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency overview : WARNING! CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT, EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: BLOOD. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Solid. [Amorphous solid powder or lumps.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).
Principle Routes of Exposure
Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion. Inhalation Irritating to respiratory system.May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed. Skin Irritating to skin.May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Eyes Irritating to eyes.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.
Teratogenic Effects
No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: blood. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11) 3 .
