Butyric Acid Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
SDS #: 184
Revision Date: March 21, 2014
Butyric Acid
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Signal Word
DANGER
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 3). Combustible liquid (H227). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314).
Component Name |
CAS Number |
Formula |
Formula Weight |
Concentration |
Butyric acid
Synonyms: Butanoic acid
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107-92-6 |
CH3CH2CH2COOH |
88.11 |
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Immediately call a POISON CENTER or physician (P310). If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing (P304+P340). If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If on skin or hair: Immediately remove all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water (P303+P361+P353). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331). If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting (P301+P330+P331).
Class IIIA combustible liquid. Flash point: 72 °C Flammable limits: Lower: 2% Upper: 10% Autoignition Temperature: 443 °C When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes. In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher (P370+P378).
Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain the spill with sand or other inert absorbent material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide, and deposit in a sealed bag or container. Washing with clove oil can sometimes reduce stench. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids. Keep cool (P235). Store inside a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag, then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor™ can. Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264). Use only in a hood or well-ventilated area (P271).
Oily, colorless liquid. Pungent, obnoxious odor. Soluble: Water. Miscible in alcohol and ether.
Boiling point: 163.5 °C Melting point: -7.9 °C Specific gravity: 0.96
Avoid open flame and sources of heat. Avoid contact with bases, oxidizers, and reducing agents. Shelf life: Indefinite, if stored properly.
Acute effects: Severe skin burns, eye damage. Chronic effects: N.A. Target organs: Skin, eyes.
ORL-RAT LD50: 2 g/kg IHL-RAT LC50: greater than 500 mg/m3 SKN-RBT LD50: 530 uL/kg
Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding. Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
Shipping name: Butyric Acid. Hazard class: 8, Corrosive. UN number: UN2820.
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-532-3), RCRA code D002.
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