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Acetaldehyde

CAS 75-07-0
EC 200-836-8

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Acetaldehyde
Product Code
149510000; 149510010; 149510025; 149510100; 149512500
Chemical Name
Acetaldehyde
Synonyms
Ethanal

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
75-07-0 Check regulations →
EC Number
200-836-8 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119451152-51

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals. SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

Uses advised against

No Information available

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific UK

distributor

Bishop Meadow Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 5RG, United Kingdom

T

Thermo Fisher Scientific

distributor

Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a, 2440 Geel, Belgium

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 1 H224
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Eye Irrit. Cat. 2 H319
Muta. Cat. 2 H341
Carc. Cat. 1B H350
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350 May cause cancer

Precautionary Statements

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Acetaldehyde EC: 200-836-8 75-07-0 100% Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.

Symptoms: Difficulty in breathing. Inhalation of high vapor concentrations may cause symptoms like headache, dizziness, tiredness, nausea and vomiting

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. If skin irritation persists, call a physician.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Get medical attention.

Ingestion

Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

CO₂, dry chemical, dry sand, alcohol-resistant foam. Water mist may be used to cool closed containers.

Specific hazards

Extremely flammable. May form explosive peroxides. Risk of ignition. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Containers may explode when heated. Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition. Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Ensure adequate ventilation. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. To avoid ignition of vapors by static electricity discharge, all metal parts of the equipment must be grounded. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

Storage

Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Flammables area. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Refrigerator/flammables. Store under an inert atmosphere. Do not freeze.

Hygiene

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Remove and wash contaminated clothing and gloves, including the inside, before re-use. Wash hands before breaks and after work.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. All metal parts of the equipment must be grounded. Take precautionary measures against static discharges.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Use only under a chemical fume hood. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting equipment. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to the workstation location. Wherever possible, engineering control measures such as the isolation or enclosure of the process, the introduction of process or equipment changes to minimise release or contact, and the use of properly designed ventilation systems, should be adopted to control hazardous materials at source

Hands

Protective gloves. Glove material: Butyl rubber, Breakthrough time: >240 minutes, Glove thickness: 0.7 mm, EU standard: Level 5 (EN374-3). Neoprene gloves, Breakthrough time: <20 minutes, Glove thickness: 0.6 mm, EU standard: EN 374. Inspect gloves before use. Please observe the instructions regarding permeability and breakthrough time which are provided by the supplier of the gloves. Ensure gloves are suitable for the task: Chemical compatability, Dexterity, Operational conditions, User susceptibility, e.g. sensitisation effects, also take into consideration the specific local conditions under which the product is used, such as the danger of cuts, abrasion. Remove gloves with care avoiding skin contamination.

Eyes

Goggles (European standard - EN 166)

Respiratory

When workers are facing concentrations above the exposure limit they must use appropriate certified respirators. To protect the wearer, respiratory protective equipment must be the correct fit and be used and maintained properly. Large scale/emergency use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 136 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended Filter type: low boiling organic solvent Type AX Brown conforming to EN371. Small scale/Laboratory use: Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149:2001 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Recommended half mask: Valve filtering: EN405; or; Half mask: EN140; plus filter, EN 141. When RPE is used a face piece Fit Test should be conducted

Skin/Body

Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.

Environmental

Prevent product from entering drains. Do not allow material to contaminate ground water system.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Evaporation Rate
49.1
Physical State
Liquid
Vapor Pressure
986 mbar @ 20°C
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Physical State Data
liquid
Odor
pungent
Voc Content
---
Lower Explosive Limit
4 vol%
Ph
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Upper Explosive Limit
60 vol%
Solubility
---
Density
---
Cloud Point
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Flash Point
-27 °C / -16.6 °F
Colour
---
Relative Density
0.785
Partition Coefficient
0.63
Vapor Density
1.52
Odor Threshold
No data available
Softening Point
No data available
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Boiling Point
21 °C / 69.8 °F
Molecular Weight
44.04
Auto Ignition Temperature
155 °C / 311 °F
Solubility In Water
>500 g/L (20°C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Properties Status
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.25 mPas @ 15°C
Explosive Limits
---
Freezing Point
---
Melting Point
-123 °C / -189.4 °F
Metal Corrosion
---
Form
---
Flammability
Extremely flammable
Decomposition Temperature
No data available
Colour Intensity
---
Appearance
Clear
Solidification Point
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions. Polymerization can occur. May form explosive peroxides.

Reactivity

Yes

Hazardous reactions

Hazardous Polymerization: Hazardous polymerization may occur. Hazardous Reactions: Reacts with air to form peroxides.

Avoid

Excess heat. Exposure to air. Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents. Acids. Bases. Metals. Strong reducing agents. Alcohols. Amines. Halogens.

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO). Carbon dioxide (CO₂).

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Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

Transport Information

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

UN Number
UN1089
Shipping Name
Acetaldehyde
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
I
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Acetaldehyde known by?

Acetaldehyde is also known as: Ethanal

What is the hazard signal word for Acetaldehyde?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Acetaldehyde?

Acetaldehyde is a liquid appearing as clear . It has pungent odor.

What is Acetaldehyde used for?

Laboratory chemicals. SU3 - Industrial uses: Uses of substances as such or in preparations at industrial sites; PC21 - Laboratory chemicals; PROC15 - Use as a laboratory reagent; ERC6a - Industrial use resulting in manufacture of another substance (use of intermediates)

What are the hazard statements for Acetaldehyde?

This substance has 6 hazard statements:

  • H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor
  • H302: Harmful if swallowed
  • H319: Causes serious eye irritation
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation
  • H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
  • H350: May cause cancer

What is the melting point of Acetaldehyde?

The melting point is -123 °C / -189.4 °F and the boiling point is 21 °C / 69.8 °F.