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beta-Propiolactone

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
beta-Propiolactone
Product Code
B23197
Chemical Name
beta-Propiolactone

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

beta-Propiolactone (CAS: 57-57-8 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 2 H330
Carc. Category 1B H350
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2A H319
Flam. Liq. Category 4 H227

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS06 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Acute toxicity hazard - Poisonous materials that can cause death or serious harm

GHS06

GHS08 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Serious health hazard - Carcinogenic, mutagenic, or toxic to organs

GHS08

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

Hazard Statements

  • H227: Combustible liquid.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.
  • H350: May cause cancer.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
  • P305+P351+P338: If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

800-343-0660

🕒

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

📞

866-928-0789

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

General Composition

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
beta-Propiolactone
EC: 200-340-1
57-57-8 100% ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

Fatal if inhaled.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

Causes skin irritation.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Symptoms:

Causes serious eye irritation.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
2.9 Vol %
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Solubility In Water
Not determined
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
🧪 Physical State
Liquid
Critical Property
⚖️ Density
1.146 g/cm3 (9.563 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
💨 Vapor Pressure
3 hPa (2 mm Hg)
🧊 Melting Point
-34 °℃ (-29 ºF)
Critical Property
💧 Solubility
Not determined
📊 Form
Liquid
🔥 Flash Point
70 °℃ (158 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
👁️ Appearance
Not available
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available
👃 Odor
Not determined
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
🎨 Colour
Not available
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
💨 Boiling Point
161-163 ℃ (322-325 °F)
Critical Property
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

👁️ Eye Protection

Safety glasses with side shields / NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU)

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU).

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN3382

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Toxic by inhalation liquid, n.o.s. (beta-Propiolactone)

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1 Toxic substances

📋 Packing Group

I

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Toxic substances Yes

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for beta-Propiolactone?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of beta-Propiolactone?

beta-Propiolactone is a liquid . It has not determined odor.

What is the solubility of beta-Propiolactone?

Not determined

What is beta-Propiolactone used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for beta-Propiolactone?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H227: Combustible liquid. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H330: Fatal if inhaled. H350: May cause cancer.

What is the melting point of beta-Propiolactone?

The melting point is -34 °℃ (-29 ºF) and the boiling point is 161-163 ℃ (322-325 °F).