PROPIONIC ACID

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: The product causes burns of eyes, skin and mucous membranes, Flammable, Harmful to flora, fauna, soil organisms and aquatic organisms. Category of Danger: Corrosive , STENCH , Lachrymator, Flammable , Dangerous for the environment

Principle Routes of Exposure

Skin Inhalation: Vapors or dusts will cause burns of respiratory passages. Ingestion: Can burn mouth, throat, and stomach Skin contact: Causes skin burns Eye contact: Causes eye burns Vapors extremely irritating to eyes an respiratory tract ANSI Classification Corrosive, Irritant - eye, severe

Hazard statements

CAUSES BURNS TO SKIN AND EYES VAPORS OR MISTS CAN IRRITATE OR BURN THE RESPIRATORY TRACT. Flammable CAUSES EYE IRRITATION. Statement of Spill or Leak - ANSI Label Contain and/or absorb spill with inert material (e.g. sand, vermiculite), then place in suitable container. Do not flush to sewer or allow to enter waterways. Use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. Statement of First Aid In case of contact, immediately flush eyes or skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician. If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Call a physician. If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention immediately. In case of contact, flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a physician for irritation or any other symptom.

Precautionary statements

ANSI Label Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep containers closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not breathe vapors or spray mist Do not swallow. Avoid contact with skin and eyes Do not breathe vapors or spray mist