FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION -- PROPIONIC ACID  -- 6810-00-490-0421
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPIONIC ACID
MSDS Date:11/09/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-490-0421
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CHEMICAL DIVISION
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
City:FAIR LAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410
Info Phone Num:201-796-7100
Emergency Phone Num:201-796-7523
Preparer's Name:GASTON L. PILLORI
CAGE:1B464
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:FISHER SCIENTIFIC CO.  CHEMICAL MFG DIV
Address:1 REAGENT LANE
Box:City:FAIRLAWN
State:NJ
ZIP:07410-2802
Country:US
Phone:201-796-7100
CAGE:1B464

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPIONIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:79-09-4
RTECS #:UE5950000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50 (ORAL RAT) IS 3500 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: INHALE- MUCOUS MEMBRANE
    IRRITATION WITH SORE THROAT AND DYSPNEA. SKIN- REDNESS, PAIN AND
    BLISTERING. EYE- REDNESS, PAIN AND BLURRED VISION. INGEST- SORE
    THROAT, ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING AND GAS TROINTESTINAL BLEEDING.
    CHRONIC: CONJUNCTIVITIS OF EYE, DERMATITIS, ULCERATIVE CHANGES OF
    MOUTH, BROMCHIAL AND GASTROIN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE OF THE CHEMICALS IN THIS PRODUCT IS
    LISTED BY IARC, NTP OR OSHA AS A CARCINOGEN.
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATIONS, SORE THROAT, REDNESS, PAIN,
    BLISTERING, BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS WITH A HISTORY OF SKIN AND
    RESPIRATORY DISORDERS MAY BE AT INCREASED RISK FROM EXPOSURE.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE SUBJECT TO FRESH AIR. EYE: FLUSH WITH
    PLENTY OF WATER FOR 15 MINUTES. GET IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
    SKIN: WASH WITH SOAP AND WATER. INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING.
    GET IMMEDIA TE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:126F,52C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:870F
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:12.1
Extinguishing Media:USE CARBON DIOXIDE, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL, OR WATER
    FOG.
Fire Fighting Procedures:MOVE CONTAINER FROM FIRE AREA IF POSSIBLE. DO
    NOT GET WQTER INSIDE CONTAINER. COOL FIRE-EXPOSED CONTAINERS WITH
    WATER FROM SIDE UNTIL WELL AFTER FORE IS OUT.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:USE FLOODING AMOUNTS OF WATER AS FOG.
    AVOID BREATHING CORROSIVE VAPORS, KEEP UPWIND.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WIPE OR SOAK UP SMALL SPILLS WITH SAND OR
    INERT ABSORBANT. DO NOT TOUCH SPILLED MATERIAL. DIKE TO RETAIN
    LARGE SPILLS. NO SMOKING, FLAMES IN HAZARD AREA. ISOLATE AREA AND
    DENY ENTRY. USE WATER SPRAY T O REDUCE VAPORS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE
    IN A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:MAY BE IGNITED BY HEAT, SPARKS OR FLAMES. CONTAINER
    MAY EXPLODE IN HEAT OF FIRE. VAPOR EXPLOSION HAZARD INDOORS,
    OUTDOORS OR IN SEWERS. RUN-OFF TO SEWER MAY CREATE FIRE OR
    EXPLOSION HAZARD.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:IF VENTILATION DOES NOT MAINTAIN INHALATION
    EXPOSURES BELOW PEL (TLV), USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR AS
    PER CURRENT 29 CFR 1910.134, INSTRUCTIONS/WARNINGS AND
    NIOSH-RESPIRATOR SELECTION.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL (GENERAL) VENTILATION IS REQUIRED. LOCAL EXHAUST
    MAY BE REQUIRED IF WORK AREA IS NOT VENTED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FACESHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER EQUIPMENT
    AS REQUIRED TO MINIMIZE EXPOSURE FROM PROLONGED OR REPEATED
    CONTACT.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING AND BEFORE
    EATING. LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CONTACT LENSES SHOULD BOT BE WORN.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:F4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:286F,141C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-6F,-21C
Vapor Pres:10
Vapor Density:2.5
Spec Gravity:.9930
pH:<7.0
Solubility in Water:SOLUBLE
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS, OILY LIQUID WITH A PUNGENT,
    DISAGREEABLE, RANCID ODOR.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS: FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD. LEAD AND MOST OTHER METALS:
    CORROSIVE ACTION. BASES: VIGOROUS OR VIOLENT REACTION.
Stability Condition to Avoid:ABNORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:ACRID SMOKE AND IRRITATING FUMES FROM
    THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION HAS NOT
    BEEN REPORTED TO OCCUR UNDER NORMAL TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE
    FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

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