n-VALERIC ACID For Synthesis

n-VALERIC ACID For Synthesis

Synonyms : Pentanoic acid

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : n-VALERIC ACID
Catalogue No. : AL4752 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 109-52-4 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : HSN Code : 29156020
Synonyms : Pentanoic acid
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Industrial For professional use only
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Skin corrosion/irritation,
Category 1B
H314
Hazardous to the aquatic
environment Chronic
Hazard, Category 3
H412
Full text of H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
C; R34
R52/53
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS05GHS05
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P273 - Avoid release to the environment.
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : n-VALERIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 98%
CAS No. : 109-52-4
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a
POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : Symptoms/effects : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Special procedures : No additional information available
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
6.2 Environmental precautions
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Clean up immediately by sweeping or vacuum.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Hygiene measures : Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Storage conditions : Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Approved supplied air respirator

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid
Molecular mass : 102.13 g/mol
Colour : Clear Colorless.
Odour : pungent odour.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : 2.7
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : -20 - -18
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 110 - 111 °C
Flash point : 96 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : No data available
Vapour pressure : 0.2 hPa at 20 °C
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 3.53
Density : 0.939 g/cm3
Solubility : Water: 40 g/l at 20 °C
Log Pow : 1.39
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : 0.016 - 0.076 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Direct sunlight. High temperature. Heat. Overheating.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
No additional information available

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
pH: 2.7
Serious eye damage/irritation : Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
pH: 2.7
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
STOT-single exposure : Not classified
STOT-repeated exposure : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : Ecology - water : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : n-VALERIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 98% (109-52-4) Persistence and degradability May cause long-term adverse effects in the environment.
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : n-VALERIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 98% (109-52-4) Log Pow 1.39
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to hazardous or special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 3265
UN-No. (IMDG) : 3265
UN-No. (IATA) : 3265
UN-No. (ADN) : 3265
UN-No. (RID) : 3265
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S.
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 3265, CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S., 8, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 8
Danger labels : 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : C3
Special provisions (ADR) : 274
Limited quantities (ADR) : 1l
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP15
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T11
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP2, TP27
Tank code (ADR) : L4BN
Vehicle for tank carriage : AT
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 80
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : E
EAC code : 2X
APP code : B
- Transport by sea
Special provisions (IMDG) : 274
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T11
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP2, TP27
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-A
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-B
Stowage category (IMDG) : B
Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW2
Properties and observations (IMDG) : Causes burns to skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
MFAG-No : 153
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y840
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 0.5L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 851
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 1L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 855
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 30L
Special provisions (IATA) : A3, A803
ERG code (IATA) : 8L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : C3
Special provisions (ADN) : 274
Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2
Carriage permitted (ADN) : T
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 0
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : C3
Special provisions (RID) : 274
Limited quantities (RID) : 1L
Excepted quantities (RID) : E2
Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP15
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T11
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP2, TP27
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L4BN
Transport category (RID) : 2
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE6
Hazard identification number (RID) : 80
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
n-VALERIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 98% is not on the REACH Candidate List
n-VALERIC ACID FOR SYNTHESIS 98% is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
Reference to AwSV : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, Slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to
AwSV; ID No. 5869)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Netherlands
SZW-lijst van kankerverwekkende stoffen : The substance is not listed
SZW-lijst van mutagene stoffen : The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Borstvoeding
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen-
Vruchtbaarheid
: The substance is not listed
NIET-limitatieve lijst van voor de
voortplanting giftige stoffen- Ontwikkeling
: The substance is not listed
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class III-1
Store unit : 50 liter
Classification remarks : Flammable according to the Danish Ministry of Justice; Emergency management
guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed
Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-statements:
Aquatic Chronic 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment — Chronic Hazard, Category 3
Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
R34 Causes burns
R52/53 Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
C Corrosive