Propionic acid

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H290, H314, H318, H335

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

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 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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226) Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 (H290) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B (H314) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)