CELANESE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC -- PROPIONIC ACID  -- 6810-00N006833
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:PROPIONIC ACID
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N006833
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL COMPANY, INC
Box:569320
City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75356-9320
Country:US
Info Phone Num:214-689-4000
Emergency Phone Num:800-835-5235
CAGE:62215
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CELANESE CHEMICAL CO INC; (HOECHST CELANESE CORP)
Address:1250 W MOCKINGBIRD LN
Box:City:DALLAS
State:TX
ZIP:75246
Country:US
Phone:800-424-9300
CAGE:62215

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:PROPIONIC ACID  (SARA III)
CAS:79-09-4
RTECS #:UE5950000
Fraction by Wt: 99.5%
OSHA PEL:10 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM; 9192
EPA Rpt Qty:5000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:5000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:SKIN:SEV DAMAGE. EYE:VAP SEV IRRIT;LIQ SEV
    DAMAGING. INH:VERY IRRIT RESP TRACT. (SEE SUPP DATA)

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:INGEST: INDUCE VOMIT OF CONSCIOUS PATIENT IMMED BY GIVING 2
    GLASSES OF WATER & PRESS FINGER DOWN THROAT. CALL MD IMMED. INH:
    REMOVE TO FRESH AIR,GIVE ARTIF RESP THEN O*2 IF NEC;CALL MD.
    SKIN/EYES: FLU SH W/WATER 15 MIN WHILE REMOV CONTAM CLOTH;CALL MD

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:127F TCC
Lower Limits:2.9
Upper Limits:14.8
Extinguishing Media:SM FIRES: CO*2,DRY CHEM. LG FIRE: ALCOHOL
    FOAM,WATER FOG
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SCBA, FULL PROT EQUIP. COOL FIRE-EXPOS
    CONT W/WATER
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:NONE

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:WEAR APPROP PROT EQUIP. PLACE LEAKING
    CONTAINERS IN WELL VENTILATED AREAS. ELIMINATE IGNITION SOURCES.
    USE FOAM TO CONTROL VAPORS. FLUSH AREA W/WATER SPARINGLY OR USE AN
    ABSORBANT TO CONTAIN &/OR REMO VE SPILL. DIKE SPILL. AVOID RUN-OFF
    TO STORM SEWER

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN AREA MAINTAINED ABOVE -20.8C
    TO PREVENT FREEZING. IF FROZEN,THAW BY MOVING TO WARM AREA.
Other Precautions:KEEP AWAY FROM HEAT,SPARKS & FLAMES. KEEP CONTAINER
    CLOSED. USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID BREATHING VAPOR. DO NOT
    GET IN EYES, ON SKIN OR ON CLOTHING. WASH W/SOAP & WATER AFTER
    USING.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESP PROT REQD. CONSULT
    SAFETY MGR/IH/SUPERVISOR
Ventilation:LOC EXHST: RECOMMENDED. MECH:NOT RECM AS SOLE MEANS OF
    VENTL
Protective Gloves:NEOPRENE;RUBBER
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BODY COVERING,BOOTS. SAFETY
    SHOWER, EYE BATH
Supplemental Safety and Health
OVEREXPOS: INH: IRRIT MUC MEMBRANES. MAY CAUSE PULMONARY EDEMA. INGEST:
    DAMAGING TO MUC MEMB IN CONC FORM. ACUTE ANIMAL TOX: ORAL,RATS:
    LD50=2.5G/KG. DERMAL,RABBITS: LD50=500MG/KG.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:141C
Vapor Pres:2.9
Vapor Density:4.5
Spec Gravity:0.9954
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:0.24 (BU AC = 1)
Solubility in Water:COMPLETE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR,COLORLESS LIQUID W/A SHARP ACRID ODOR
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS,ALKALIES
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE
Hazardous Decomposition Products:THERMAL DECOMP MAY PRODUCE CARBON
    MONOXIDE &/OR CO*2

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:INCINERATION,BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT OF DILUTE
    SOLUTION, OR LANDFILL IF SOLIDIFIED PRIOR TO DISPOSAL. USE OF
    INJECTION WELLS MAY PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE MEANS OF DISPOSAL FOR
    COMPATIBLE MATERIALS. DISPOSA L METHOD MUST BE IAW FED,STATE &
    LOCAL REGULATIONS

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