General Information
Version
1.0
Revision date
2026-06-23
Product name
501338 Methyl-2 Butyric Acid Natural (Optically Active)
Substance name
501338 Methyl-2 Butyric Acid Natural (Optically Active)
Product Synonyms
2-METHYLBUTANOIC ACID / ethyl methyl acetic acid / methylethyl acetic acid
Chemical name
Methyl-2 Butyric Acid
CAS No.
116-53-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Concentrated aromatic and flavor ingredient which may be used in flavor and fragrance compounds according to legal and IFRA or FEMA GRAS/FDA guidelines
1.2.2. Uses advised against
For Manufacturing Use Only
supplier name
Vigon International, LLC
Emergency telephone
+44 1235 239670, +1 800 579 7421, +65 3158 1074, 1235 239671, +44 1865 407333, +1 202 464 2554
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Company Information
company name
Vigon International, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
regulatory@vigon.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302, H302+H312, H312, H314, H318, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture GHS US classification Flam. Liq. 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Skin Corr. 1B Eye Dam. 1 Aquatic Acute 3 H227 Combustible liquid H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H318 Causes serious eye damage H402 Harmful to aquatic life
Hazard statements
see section 16 : H227 - Combustible liquid H302+H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
2.2 Label elements
GHS US labelling
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P260 - Do not breathe mist, vapours. P264 - Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling. P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P273 - Avoid release to the environment. P280 - Wear eye protection, face protection, protective clothing, protective gloves. 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/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. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 - In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place. P405 - Store locked up. P501 - Dispose of contents and/or container to accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations. 2.3. Hazards associated with known or reasonably anticipated uses No additional information available
2.3 Other hazards
No additional information available 2.5. Unknown acute toxicity No additional information available
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS US classification Flam. Liq. 4 H227 Combustible liquid. Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) H302 Harmful if swallowed. Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) H312 Harmful in contact with skin. Skin Corr. 1B H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage. Aquatic Acute 3 H402 Harmful to aquatic life. Full text of hazard classes and H-statements : see section 16
