Propionic Acid
| Alias | Propanyl acid ;Acid C3 | |
| Physicochemical properties |  Toxicity: low toxicity, irritationFlammability: flammable Density: 0.99 Corrosivity: Corrosive Boiling point: 141.7 Melting point: −24°C Acidity: acidity Flash point: 51.7 °C Molecular formula:CH3CH2COOH Molecular weight:74.08 Color Odor Status: Colorless oily liquid with pungent odor |
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| Product code | CAS: 79-09-4, HS:2915501000, UN:1848 | |
| Applications | 1. Mainly used as food preservatives and mildew prevention agents. 2. It can be used as an inhibitor of medium viscous substances such as beer 3. Used as nitrate cellulose solvent and plasticizer 4. Used for preparation of nickel plating solution 5. Preparation of food spices and manufacture of medicine, pesticides and mildew prevention agents |
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| Hazard category | Class.8, of acid corrosion products | |
| Packaging and transportation | Packing: 200kg/ barrel in plastic drum. Transportation according to dangerous goods requirements. |
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