General Information
Revision date
2018-08-20
Product name
VALERIC ACID,
Product Synonyms
Butanecarboxylic acid
CAS No.
109-52-4
supplier name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Spectrum Chemical Mfg. Corp
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
This chemical is considered hazardous according to the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Considered a dangerous substance or mixture according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Flammable liquids Category 4
2.2 Label elements
Danger
Hazard statements
Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Combustible liquid
2.3 Other hazards
Not Applicable
Other hazards
Not available
Prevention
Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking
Response
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish. 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/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Precautionary statements
Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant