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Methyl-2 Butyric Acid Natural (Racemic)
- Item #: 502130
- cas: 116˗53˗0
- fema: 2695
- ec: 204˗145˗2
- flavis: 8.0460
- coe: 2002.0000
- jecfa: 255.0000
Pricing & Purchase
Documentation
Compliance
Yes | No | |
Food Grade | x | |
Kosher | x | |
Halal | x | |
GMO | x | |
Listed on CA Prop. 65 | x | |
TSCA Listed | x | |
US Natural | x | |
EU Natural | x |
Approved Use
Yes | No | |
China | x | |
Canada | x | |
Japan | x | |
Korea | x | |
Philippines | x | |
Australia | x | |
New Zealand | x |
Technical & Safety Info
Properties
Chemical Formula: | C5H10O2 |
Assay/Purity: | PURITY % 98 - 100 |
Flash Point: | 165°F (74°C) |
Boiling Point: | 177°C |
Shelf Life: | 36 MONTHS |
Tariff Information
HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.60.5000 |
Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.60.0000 |
Safety Data


Signal Word: | Danger |
Hazard Statement:
Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statement:
-PREVENTION- Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Store away from incompatible materials. Wash thoroughly after handling.-RESPONSE- Do NOT induce vomiting. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. In case of fire: Use suitable extinguishing medium for extinction Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Rinse mouth. Rinse skin with water/shower. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.-STORAGE- Store in a well-ventilated place. Store locked up.-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national / international legislation.
Transport & Handling
Transportation information
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IATA
IMDG
UN Number | 3265 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (METHYL-2 BUTYRIC ACID) |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
UN Number | 3265 |
UN Proper Shipping Name | CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (METHYL-2 BUTYRIC ACID) |
Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 |
Subsidiary Class(es) | - |
Packing Group | II |
Environmental Hazards | |
Marine Pollutant | No |
Handling and Storage
Yes | No | |
Requires Melting | x | |
Prolonged Heat Warning | x | |
Store Refrigerated | x | |
Ship Refrigerated | x | |
Nitrogen Blanket | x |
Allowable Packaging
Yes | No | |
Steel | x | |
Plastic | x | |
Aluminum | x | |
Glass | x |