Propionic Acid

Hazard statements

Inhalation: Inhalation of vapors may cause sharp, stinging pain in nose and throat, cough and hoarseness. Inhalation of high concentrations may also cause pulmonary oedema that may occur after several hours. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapors may cause inflammation in nose and throat, chronic bronchitis and dental corrosion. Skin contact: Skin contact may cause severe burns with redness, smarting pain and wounds. Prolonged and repeated contact with vapours may cause calluses. Eye contact: Splashes causes intensive pain and corneal burns. Risk of permanent eye damage. Vapors may be substantially irritating. Ingestion: Ingestion may cause severe burns with burning pain, vomiting and eventually shock and kidney damage. Risk of permanent damage due to scarring of the esophagus and stomach. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation Flammable liquid and vapor

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1 Sub-category B Serious eye damage/eye irritation - Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3 Flammable liquids - Category 3

Signal word

Danger

Precautionary statements

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Do not breathe vapor IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor

Contains

Propionic acid 100% Propionic acid

Additional information

Not applicable.

2.3 Other hazards

The substance is a flammable liquid and may form explosive air/vapour mixtures.

Other hazards

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Unknown Acute Toxicity Not applicable, Substance