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General Information
Revision date
2018-07-06
Product name
Propionic Acid
CAS No.
79-09-4
Emergency telephone
Chemical Emergencies
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Company Information
company name
TCI AMERICA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales-US@TCIchemicals.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
WHMIS 2015 OSHA Haz Com: CFR 1910.1200: Acute Toxicity - Dermal [Category 3] WHMIS 2015: Eye Damage/Irritation [Category 1] Specific Target Organ Toxicity (Single Exposure) [Category 3] Flammable Liquids [Category 3] Corrosive to Metals [Category 1] Aquatic Hazard (Acute) [Category 3] Aquatic Hazard (Long-Term) [Category 3] Skin Corrosion/Irritation [Category 1B]
Signal word
Danger!
Hazard statements
Flammable liquid and vapor May be corrosive to metals Toxic in contact with skin Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Harmful to aquatic life Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects May cause respiratory irritation.
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Prevention
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original container. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dusts or mists. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, face protection.
Response
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a poison center or doctor. 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. Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
Store in corrosive resistant bottle or metal container with a resistant inner liner. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.
Disposal
Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national regulations (e.g. US: 40 CFR Part 261, EU 91/156/EEC, JP Waste Disposal and Cleaning Act, etc.)
2.3 Other hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. [HNOC]
