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EC/CAS
201-176-3/79-09-4
Name of the chemical
propionic acid
Concentration
100%
General Information
Version
ID 1.01
Revision date
2026-05-29
Product name
Propionic acid
CAS No.
79-09-4
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research and development purposes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No uses advised 1.3 Safety Data Sheet supplier details
Emergency telephone
+44 20 3807 3798
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fluorochem Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@fluorochem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H314, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification H226 Flam. Liq. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1B H335 STOT SE 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05 GHS07 H226 Flammable liquid and vapour. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equip- ment. P241 Use explosion-proof equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands 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 and eye/face protection. P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water and soap. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immedi- ately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with wa- ter for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4 on this SDS). P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous waste disposal.
Supplemental label elements
None
2.3 Other hazards
Other Classification This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be ei- ther persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties for environment , according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties affecting human health, according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification H226 Flam. Liq. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1B H335 STOT SE 3