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Propionic Acid
- Item #: 500338
- cas: 79˗09˗4
- fema: 2924
- ec: 201˗176˗3
- flavis: 08.003
- coe: 3
- jecfa: 84
Pricing & Purchase
Documentation
Compliance
| Yes | No | |
| Food Grade | x | |
| Kosher | x | |
| Halal | x | |
| GMO | x | |
| Listed on CA Prop. 65 | x | |
| TSCA Listed | x | |
| US Natural | x | |
| EU Natural | x |
Approved Use
| Yes | No | |
| EU | x | |
| China | x | |
| Canada | x | |
| Japan | x | |
| Korea | x | |
| Philippines | x | |
| Australia & New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
| Chemical Formula: | C3-H6-O2 |
| Molecular Weight: | 74.08 |
| Assay/Purity: | PURITY (BY GC) 99.5-100 |
| Flash Point: | 126°F (52°C) |
| Boiling Point: | 141.1°C |
| Shelf Life: | 36 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
| HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.50.1000 |
| Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.50.1000 |
Safety Data
| Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Flammable liquid and vapor. May be corrosive to metals. May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful to aquatic life. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep only in original packaging. Keep cool. Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Use non-sparking tools. Take action to prevent static discharges. Wash thoroughly after handling. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
-RESPONSE- IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish.
-STORAGE- Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Store in a corrosion resistant container with a resistant inner liner.
-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
ADR
DOT-BULK
DOT-NONBULK
IATA
IMDG
| UN Number | 3463 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| Labels Required | 8+3 |
| UN Number | 3463 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| UN Number | 3463 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| UN Number | 3463 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
| Labels Required | 8,3 |
| UN Number | 3463 |
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID |
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 |
| Packing Group | II |
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No |
Handling and Storage
| Yes | No | |
| Requires Melting | x | |
| Prolonged Heat Warning | x | |
| Store Refrigerated | x | |
| Ship Refrigerated | x | |
| Nitrogen Blanket | x |
Allowable Packaging
| Yes | No | |
| Steel | x | |
| Plastic | x | |
| Aluminum | x | |
| Glass | x |