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2-BUTENOIC (TRANS-) ACID

CAS: 107-93-7

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Acute (Short Term) Effects

Skin Irritation, priority yellow
Skin Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the skin.
Eye Irritation, priority yellow
Eye Irritation – Irritation or serious damage to the eyes.
Toxic To Humans & Animals, priority yellow
Toxic to Humans & Animals – Toxicity or fatality on contact, ingestion or inhalation to humans and other mammals.

Chronic (Long Term) Effects

Inherent Hazards

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