General Information
Revision date
2021-04-26
Product name
Valeric acid
CAS No.
109-52-4
REACH No
01-2119448010-56-0002
Manufacturer Name
Perstorp Oxo AB
Emergency telephone
Europe
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Perstorp Oxo AB
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
productinfo@perstorp.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H314, H318, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H314
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Section 2
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. H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
CLP CLASSIFICATION
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Sub-category B - (H314) Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 - (H318) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 - (H412)
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P260 - Do not breathe vapor P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
Contains
Valeric acid
2.3 Other hazards
The product is not explosive. However, formation of explosive air/vapour mixtures are possible. May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Harmful to aquatic life. Combustible liquid. Contains: Valeraldehyde; May produce an allergic reaction. This substance does not meet the criteria for classification as PBT or vPvB.
