International Chemical Safety Cards

BUTYL PROPIONATE ICSC: 0556
BUTYL PROPIONATE
Butyl propanoate
Propionic acid n-butylester
C7H14O2/C2H5COOC4H9
Molecular mass: 130.2
CAS # 590-01-2
RTECS # UE8245000
ICSC # 0556
UN # 1914
EC # 607-029-00-3
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Flammable.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 32°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 32°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Abdominal pain. Dizziness. Nausea (further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

R: 10
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
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ICSC: 0556 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

BUTYL PROPIONATE ICSC: 0556

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
Reacts with strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C, on spraying however much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 146°C
Melting point: -90°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.87
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.38		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.5
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 32°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in literature.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G35
NFPA Code: H 2; F 3; R 1;
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0556 BUTYL PROPIONATE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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