FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 184.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 1 -- Chemical Product and Company Identification
Butyric Acid
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219 Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
CHEMTREC Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9300
Section 2 -- Composition, Information on Ingredients
Butyric Acid
CAS#: 107-92-6
Section 3 -- Hazards Identification
FLINN AT-A-GLANCE
Oily, colorless liquid with pungent, very obnoxious odor.
Health-2
Strong irritant to body tissue; stench agent. Moderately toxic by ingestion. Avoid all body contact.
Flammability-2
Flammable liquid. Use only in a fume hood.
Reactivity-1
Exposure-3
Storage-2
0 is low hazard, 3 is high hazard
Section 4 -- First Aid Measures
Call a physician, seek medical attention for further treatment, observation and support after first aid.
Inhalation: Remove to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped give artificial respiration immediately.
Eye: Immediately flush with fresh water for 15 minutes.
External: Wash continuously with fresh water for 15 minutes.
Internal: Give large quantities of water. Call a physician or poison control at once.
Section 5 -- Fire Fighting Measures
Flammable liquid. NFPA CODE
When heated to decomposition, emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. H-2
Flash Point: 170 F Upper: 10% Lower: 2% Autoignition Temperature: 824 F F-2
Fire Fighting Instructions: Use triclass, dry chemical fire extinguisher. Firefighters should wear PPE R-0
and SCBA with full facepiece operated in positive pressure mode.
Section 6 -- Accidental Release Measures
Restrict unprotected personnel from area. Remove all ignition sources and ventilate area. Contain spill with sand and absorbent
material, neutralize with sodium bicarbonate or calcium hydroxide and deposit in sealed bag or container. Washing with clove oil
can sometimes reduce stench. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.
Section 7 -- Handling and Storage
Flinn suggested chemical storage pattern: Organic #1. Store with acids, anhydrides and peracids.
Store in a cool dry place. Store inside a Flinn Chem-Saf Bag, then inside a Flinn Saf-Stor Can.
Use and dispense in a hood.
Section 8 -- Exposure Controls , Personal Protection
Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Wear chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and chemical-resistant apron.
Use ventilation to keep airborne concentrations and low exposure limits. Always wear a NIOSH-approved respirator with proper
cartridges or a positive pressure, air-supplied respirator when handling this material in emergency situations (spill or fire).
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FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC. Butyric Acid
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
MSDS #: 184.00
Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) Revision Date: March 14, 2001
Section 9 -- Physical and Chemical Properties
Oily, colorless liquid with pungent, obnoxious odor.
Solubility: Soluble in water, miscible in alcohol. Specific Gravity: 0.96
Formula: CH3CH2CH2COOH
Formula Weight: 88.12
Section 10 -- Stability and Reactivity
Avoid open flame; sources of heat.
Avoid contact with bases, oxidizers and reducing agents.
Shelf life: Indefinite if stored properly.
Section 11 -- Toxicological Information
ORL-RAT LD50: 2 gm/kg
Acute effects: Toxic, corrosive
IHL-RAT LC50: N.A.
Chronic effects: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD50: 530 mg/kg
Target organs: N.A.
N.A. = Not available, not all health aspects of this substance have been fully investigated.
Section 12 -- Ecological Information
Data not yet available.
Section 13 -- Disposal Considerations
Please consult with state and local regulations.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #24a is one option.
Section 14 -- Transport Information
Shipping Name: Butyric Acid
Hazard Class: 8, Corrosive
UN Number: UN2820
N/A = Not applicable
Section 15 -- Regulatory Information
TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-532-3), RCRA code D002.
Section 16 -- Other Information
Consult your copy of the Flinn Scientific Catalog/Reference Manual for additional information about laboratory chemicals.
This Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn
Scientific Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating
thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. Flinn Scientific Inc. assumes no legal
responsibility for use or reliance upon this data.
FLINN SCIENTIFIC INC.
"Your Safer Source for Science Supplies"
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P.O. Box 219 Batavia IL 60510
(800) 452-1261 Fax (866) 452-1436
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