General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2025-12-30
Product name
4-Methylvaleric acid
Product Synonyms
4-Methylpentanoic acid; Isocaproic acid
CAS No.
646-07-1
1.2.2. Uses advised against
This product does not contain any substance(s) on the Illicit Drug Precursors/Reagents list This product does not contain any substance(s) subject to Prohibition, Authorization or Restriction. This product does not contain any substance(s) listed on the voluntary National Code of Practice for Chemicals of Security Concern
Emergency telephone
+613 9757 4559
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Company Information
company name
ThermoFisher Scientific Australia Pty Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H311, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H311
Toxic in contact with skin
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia. Classification under Safe Work Australia
Physical hazards
No hazards identified
Health hazards
Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1
Environmental hazards
No hazards identified
2.2 Label elements
Skull and Crossbones Corrosion
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H311 - Toxic in contact with skin
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P405 - Store locked up P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Further information
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classified as hazardous according to criteria of Safe Work Australia Physical hazards No hazards identified Health hazards Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards No hazards identified
