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Propionic Acid

CAS 79-09-4 · C3H6O2

Hazard class

Danger — Corrosive

Pictograms

Corrosive

H-statements

H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediatePreservativeSolventpH regulating agentSoil amendments (fertilizers)Binder

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 10 ppm (30 mg/m3) ST 15 ppm (45 mg/m3) None available
OSHA PEL none
IDLH N.D.

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

propionic acid · Propanoic acid · 79-09-4 · methylacetic acid · ethylformic acid · Carboxyethane · Metacetonic acid · Luprosil

Molecular weight

74.08 g/mol

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Corrosive

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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