Propionic acid, sodium salt
CH3CH2COONa / C3H5NaO2
Molecular mass: 96.1
ICSC # 0557
CAS # 137-40-6
RTECS # UF7525000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water in large amounts.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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•Skin
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Wash away remainder with plenty of water.
(Extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing toxic and corrosive fumes (sodium oxide).
The solution in water is a weak base.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol.
Inhalation Risk:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates the eyes and the respiratory tract.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 100
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have been investigated, but none has been found.
Mycoban is a trade name.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0557
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SODIUM PROPIONATE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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