MALLINCKRODT LAB CHEMICALS/DIVISION OF MALL BAKER -- PROPIONIC ACID  -- 6810-00F056401
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPIONIC ACID
MSDS Date:12/08/1996
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F056401
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT LAB CHEMICALS/DIVISION OF MALL BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Info Phone Num:908-859-2151
Emergency Phone Num:908-859-2151
CAGE:EO564
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT BAKER,  INC.
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
Box:City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865
Country:US
Phone:800-582-2537
CAGE:70829
Company Name:MALLINCKRODT LAB CHEMICALS/DIVISION OF MALL BAKER
Address:222 RED SCHOOL LANE
City:PHILLIPSBURG
State:NJ
ZIP:08865-2219
Country:US
Phone:908-859-2151
CAGE:EO564

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

Ingred Name:PROPIONIC ACID     *98-2*
CAS:79-09-4
RTECS #:UE5950000
Fraction by Wt: 99-100%
Other REC Limits:10 PPM=IC
ACGIH TLV:30 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL LD50(RAT): 2600 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:HARMFUL IF INGESTED, INHALED/ABSORBED
    THROUGH SKIN. CORROSIVE CAUSES BURNS. INHALATION: IRRITATION.
    INGESTION: IRRITATION & BURNS TO DIGESTIVE TRACT. SKIN: SEVERE
    IRRITATION, MAY HAVE CORROSIVE EFFECT S, BURNS & ABSORPTION MAY
    OCCUR W/TOXICEFFECTS. EYES: CORROSIVE, SEVERE IRRITATION, BURNS &
    DAMAGE.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:IRRITATION, COUGHING, SNEEZING, BREATHING
    DIFFICULTIES, BURNS, ABDOMINAL PAIN, VOMITING, DIARRHEA, REDNESS,
    PAIN, BLURRED VISION.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PERSONS W/PRE-EXISTING SKIN
    DISORDERS/EYE PROBLEMS/IMPAIRED RESPIRATORY FUNCTION.

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

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. GIVE CPR/OXYGEN IF NEEDED.
    INGESTION: DON'T INDUCE VOMITING. GIVE LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER.
    NEVER GIVE ANYTHING BY MOUTH TO AN UNCONSCIOUS PERSON. SKIN: FLUSH
    W/PLENTY O F WATER FOR 15 MINS. EYES: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR
    15 MINS. OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

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

Flash Point Method:CC
Flash Point:126F
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:12.1
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, DRY CHEMICAL, ALCOHOL FOAM/CO2.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE USED TO FLUSH AWAY EXPOSURES & TO
    DILUTE TO NON-FLAMMABLE MIXTURES. WEAR FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING &
    NIOSH APPROVED SCBA W/FULL FACEPIECE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NON-EXPLOSIVE. AUTOIGNITION TEMP: 955F.

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

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE AREA OF LEAK. WEAR APPROPRIATE
    PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ISOLATE HAZARD AREA. CONTAIN &
    RECOVER LIQUID. NEUTRALIZE W/ALKALINE MATERIAL, THEN ABSORB W/INERT
    MATERIAL. PLACE IN A CHEMICAL  WASTE CONTAINER. DON'T FLUSH TO
    SEWER.(SEE SUPP)
Neutralizing Agent:SODA ASH, LIME.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE.
    OUTSIDE/DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED. INSIDE STORAGE SHOULD BE IN
    A STANDARD FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS STORAGE ROOM/CABINET.
Other Precautions:SEPARATE FROM OXIDIZING MATERIALS. STORAGE & USE
    AREAS SHOULD BE NO SMOKING AREAS. CONTAINERS OF THIS MATERIAL MAY
    BE HAZARDOUS WHEN EMPTY SINCE THEY RETAIN PRODUCT RESIDUES; OBSERVE
    ALL WARNINGS & PR ECAUTIONS LISTED.

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

Respiratory Protection:IF EXPOSURE LIMIT IS EXCEEDED, A FULL FACEPIECE
    RESPIRATOR W/ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE MAY BE WORN UP TO 50 TIMES THE
    LIMIT/FOR UNKNOWN EXPOSURES, USE A FULL FACEPIECE, AIR SUPPLIED
    RESPIRATOR. AIR PURI FYING RESPIRATORS DON'T PROTECT WORKERS.
Ventilation:LOCAL/GENERAL EXHAUST IS RECOMMENDED. LOCAL EXHAUST IS
    PREFERRED TO CONTROL THE EMISSIONS INTO THE WORK AREA.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES/FULL FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, BOOTS, LAB
    COAT, APRON/COVERALLS, EYE WASH FOUNTAIN & QUICK DRENCH FACILITIES.
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE
    REUSE.
Supplemental Safety and Health
SPILLS: DON'T USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS. REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF
    IGNITION. USE NON-SPARKING TOOLS & EQUIPMENT. FLOOR & OTHER
    SURFACES MAY BE SLIPPERY.

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

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:286F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:-6F
Vapor Pres:3.3
Vapor Density:2.6
Solubility in Water:MISCIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR OILY LIQUID W/SLIGHTLY PUNGENT IRRITATING
    ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100%

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES &
    INCOMPATIBILITIES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO2 & CO.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF CONTAINER/UNUSED CONTENTS
    IAW/FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL REGULATIONS. WHATEVER CAN'T BE SAVED FOR
    RECOVERY/RECYCLING SHOULD BE HANDLED AS HAZARDOUS WASTE & SENT TO A
    RCRA APPROVED INCINERATOR/D ISPOSED IN A RCRA APPROVED WASTE
    FACILITY. UN1848

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