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Identification
- Name:
- valeric acid
- CAS:
- 109-52-4
- EC/EINECS:
- 203-677-2
- Molecular Formula:
- C5H10O2
- International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
- 0346
Black list
Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health
CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)
Symbols
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Corrosive to metals
H Phrases
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H314 : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Skin Corr. (Cat. 1B) : Skin corrosion/irritation
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H412 : Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 3) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment
Specific environmental risks
Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?
Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.