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(+/-)-Propylene oxide

CAS 75-56-9
EC 200-879-2
LANGUAGE EN

Basic Product Information

Product Name
(+/-)-Propylene oxide
Product Code
30765

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

(+/-)-Propylene oxide (CAS: 75-56-9 ) is a colourless substance commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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Hazard Identification

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Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Category 1 H224
Muta. Category 1B H340
Carc. Category 1B H350
Acute Tox. Category 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Acute Tox. Category 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Category 2 H315
Eye Irrit. Category 2 H319
STOT SE Category 3 H335
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Hazard Statements

  • H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed.
  • H312: Harmful in contact with skin.
  • H332: Harmful if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
  • H340: May cause genetic defects.
  • H350: May cause cancer.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
  • P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
  • P303+P361+P353: IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

Alfa Aesar GmbH & Co.KG

manufacturer

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Zeppelinstr. 7b, 76185 Karlsruhe / Germany

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DE

Emergency Contacts

Carechem 24

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+44 (0) 1235 239 670

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GB

Poison Information Center Mainz

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+49(0)6131/19240

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DE

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Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Colourless
Colour
Colourless
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Liquid
Odor
Ether-like
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
Not determined.
Melting Point
-112 ℃
Boiling Point
34-35 ℃
Flash Point
-37 ℃
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not determined.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
590 hPa
Vapor Density
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
Not available
Density
0,83 g/cm3
Flammability
Not applicable.
Upper Explosive Limit
15 Vol %
Lower Explosive Limit
1,9 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
430 ℃
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
Not available
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
405 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not available
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not determined.
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

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What is the hazard signal word for (+/-)-Propylene oxide?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of (+/-)-Propylene oxide?

(+/-)-Propylene oxide is a liquid appearing as colourless with colourless color. It has ether-like odor.

What is (+/-)-Propylene oxide used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for (+/-)-Propylene oxide?

This substance has 9 hazard statements: H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H312: Harmful in contact with skin. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H340: May cause genetic defects. H350: May cause cancer. H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of (+/-)-Propylene oxide?

The melting point is -112 ℃ and the boiling point is 34-35 ℃.