Propionic Acid Transport
Bulk propionic acid transport across Mexico with dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, regulatory compliance and nationwide coverage since 1988.
TRESAL (Transportes Especializados del Altiplano, S. de R. L. de C. V.) transports propionic acid (C₂H₅COOH, UN1848, Class 8 corrosive) in bulk across Mexico in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks with full regulatory compliance. We have operated since 1988 with nationwide coverage and ISO 9001:2015 certification.
Who transports bulk propionic acid in Mexico?
TRESAL transports propionic acid for Mexican industry in dedicated stainless-steel tank trucks, without consolidating third-party loads, with nationwide coverage from its bases in Cuautitlán Izcalli (Greater Mexico City area) and San Luis Potosí.
What is propionic acid used for?
Propionic acid is an input across industries. It is used as an antifungal preservative in food and baking (additive E280) and in animal feed; in grain and forage preservation; and in the production of herbicides and plasticizers.
Source for uses: PubChem (National Library of Medicine).
How is propionic acid transported safely?
Propionic acid is corrosive and combustible (flash point near 52 °C), with a pungent odor. Its transport requires a dedicated stainless-steel unit, ignition-source control, segregation from bases and oxidizers, spill prevention, verified tank washing and compatibility checks with the previous load.
References: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC) · transport framework NOM-002-SCT/2011.
What handling precautions does propionic acid require?
Propionic acid is corrosive, irritates skin, eyes and the respiratory tract, and is combustible. During loading and unloading, TRESAL personnel use acid-resistant protective equipment, control ignition sources and spills, and follow emergency response procedures.
Reference: NIOSH Pocket Guide (CDC).
Does TRESAL issue the safety data sheet (SDS)?
No. Under NOM-018-STPS-2015, the safety data sheet (SDS) is prepared by and is the responsibility of the manufacturer or importer of the chemical, not the carrier. As a carrier, TRESAL obtains the SDS from the shipper of each load and carries it on board for reference and emergency response; we neither issue nor replace that document. This separation of responsibilities is part of the regulatory compliance we provide.
Official source: NOM-018-STPS-2015 (Secretaría de Economía). In a transport emergency: SETIQ line 800 00 214 00.
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Last updated: July 10, 2026