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EC/CAS
137-40-6
Name of the chemical
Propionic acid and its salts
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2006-04-25
Product name
PROPIONIC ACID SODIUM SALT
Product Synonyms
Sodium propionate
CAS No.
137-40-6
supplier name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
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Company Information
company name
MP Biomedicals, LLC
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Category of Danger: Harmful
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Inhalation: Harmful by inhalation. Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. Skin contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Eye contact: Risk of serious damage to eyes ANSI Classification Irritant - eye, skin, respiratory
Hazard statements
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY BE HARMFUL IF ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR INHALED. 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 symptoms occur. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Precautionary statements
ANSI Label Avoid prolonged contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid breathing vapors. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with the skin, eyes or respiratory tract. Wash thoroughly after exposure.
