N BUTYRIC ACID 99% FOR SYNTHESIS

2.1. Substance: n-BUTYRIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS

CAS No : 107-92-6

Substance. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the

product.

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Skin corrosion/irritation, H314

Category 1B

Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC

Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects

No additional information available

3.2. Label elements

Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]

Extra labelling to displayExtra classification(s) to display

Symbol(s) : C: Corrosive

R Phrase(s) : R34: Cause burns.

S Phrase(s) : S26: In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of

water and seek medical advise.

S36: Wear suitable protective clothing.

S45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show

the label where possible)

Hazard pictograms

Signal word : Danger

Hazard statements : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Precautionary statements : P280 - Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye

protection, face protection

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 doctor

3.3. Other hazards

No additional information available.

4.1. Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a

position comfortable for breathing

. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after skin contact : Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated

clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or

doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a

POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately

call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No additional information available

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

No additional information available

5.3. Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective

equipment, including respiratory protection.

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.1.2. For emergency responders

Protective equipment : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Emergency procedures : Ventilate area.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Avoid release to the environment.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable

containers.

6.4. Reference to other sections

No additional information available

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Odour threshold : No data available

pH : 3 at 10 g/l at 20 °C

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available

Melting point : -6 - -3 °C

Freezing point : No data available

Boiling point : 162 °C

Flash point : 72 °C

Auto-ignition temperature : 440 °C

Decomposition temperature : No data available

Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available

Vapour pressure : 0.57 hPa at 20 °C

Relative vapour density at 20 °C : 3.04

Relative density : No data available

Density : 0.964 g/cm³

Solubility : Water: Soluble in water

Log Pow : 0.79

Viscosity, kinematic : No data available

Viscosity, dynamic : No data available

Explosive properties : No data available

Oxidising properties : No data available

Explosive limits : 0.02 - 0.1 vol %

9.2. Other information

No additional information available

11.1. Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity : Not classified

Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

pH: 3 at 10 g/l at 20 °C

Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit

pH: 3 at 10 g/l at 20 °C

Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified

Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified

Carcinogenicity : Not classified

Reproductive toxicity : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

Aspiration hazard : Not classified

12.1. Toxicity

No additional information available

12.2. Persistence and degradability

No additional information available

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Log Pow 0.79 1

2.4. Mobility in soil

No additional information available

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

No additional information available

12.6. Other adverse effects

No additional information availabl

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13.1. Waste treatment methods

Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1. EU-Regulations

No REACH Annex XVII restrictions

n-BUTYRIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Candidate List

n-BUTYRIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List

15.1.2. National regulations

Germany

AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to

water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 41)

12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV

: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)

Denmark

Class for fire hazard : Class III-1

Store unit : 50 liter

Classification remarks : Flammable according to the Danish Ministry of Justice;

Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be

followed

Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not

allowed to use the product

15.2. Chemical safety assessment

No additional information available

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic

vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN

PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification,

labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives

67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006

Further information : None

. In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation

(CE) Nº 1272/2008 

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