REACHEM INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
Propionic acid
| Physicochemical properties | Color Odor Status: Colorless oily liquid with pungent odor | ||
| Toxicity: low toxicity, irritation | Flammability: flammable | ||
| Density: 0.99 | Volatility: Not easily volatile | ||
| Corrosivity: Corrosive | Boiling point: 141.7 | ||
| Stability: stable | Melting point: −24- | ||
| Acidity: acidity | Flash point: 51.7 °C | ||
| Solubility: miscible with water, soluble in ethanol, ether, chloroform | |||
| Various code | CAS: 79-09-4 | HS:2915501000 | EINECS: 201-176-3 |
| Uses | Mainly used as food preservatives and antifungal agents. It can also be used as an inhibitor of medium-viscous substances such as beer. Used as nitrocellulose solvent and plasticizer. It is also used in the preparation of nickel plating solutions, the preparation of food flavors, and the manufacture of medicines, pesticides, antifungal agents, etc. | ||
| Hazard category | 8 types of acid corrosion products | ||
| Fire-fighting measures | Water mist, carbon dioxide, sand, anti-solvent foam | ||
| Emergency treatment | Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse immediately with water for at least 15 minutes. In case of burns, seek medical attention Eye Contact: Immediately lift eyelids and flush with running water or saline for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention Inhalation: Get out of the scene quickly to fresh air. Keep the airway open. Provide artificial respiration if necessary. Seek medical treatment Ingestion: If swallowed by mistake, drink plenty of warm water, induce vomiting, seek medical attention |
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| Packaging, storage, transportation | Pack 200kg/drum in plastic barrels. Storage Precautions: Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse. Keep away from fire and heat sources. The storage temperature does not exceed 32°C, and the relative humidity does not exceed 80%. Keep container tightly closed. It should be stored separately from oxidants, reducing agents and alkalis, and should not be mixed. Use explosion-proof lighting and ventilation facilities. Prohibit the use of mechanical equipment and tools that are prone to sparks. The storage area should be equipped with leakage emergency treatment equipment and suitable containment materials . Transport according to the requirements of dangerous goods |
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