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            Propionic Acid Natural
- Item #: 500731
 - cas: 79˗09˗4
 - fema: 2924
 - ec: 201˗176˗3
 - flavis: 8.0030
 - coe: 3.0000
 - jecfa: 84.0000
 
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: | C3H6O2 | 
| Assay/Purity: | PURITY % 99 - 100 | 
| Flash Point: | 126°F (52°C) | 
| Shelf Life: | 36 MONTHS | 
Tariff Information
| HTS Tariff Code: | 2915.50.1000 | 
| Schedule B Tariff Code: | 2915.50.1000 | 
Safety Data
                                                                                    
                                                                        | Signal Word: | Danger | 
                                                                    Hazard Statement:
                                    Causes serious eye damage. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Flammable liquid and vapour. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May be corrosive to metals.
                                                                    Precautionary Statement:
                                    -PREVENTION- Avoid release to the environment. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool. Keep only in original container. Store away from incompatible materials. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. 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 skin with water/shower.-STORAGE- Store in a well-ventilated place. Store in corrosive resistant container with a resistant inliner. Store locked up.-DISPOSAL- Dispose of contents / container in accordance with local / regional / national  / international legislation.
                                                            
                                            Transport & Handling
Transportation information
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        | UN Number | 3463 | 
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID (WITH NOT LESS THAN 90% ACID BY MASS) | 
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 | 
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 | 
| Packing Group | II | 
| Environmental Hazards | |
| Marine Pollutant | No | 
| UN Number | 3463 | 
| UN Proper Shipping Name | PROPIONIC ACID | 
| Transport Hazard Class(es) | 8 | 
| Subsidiary Class(es) | 3 | 
| 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 |