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Propionaldehyde

CAS 123-38-6

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Propionaldehyde
Product Code
538124
Chemical Name
Propionaldehyde

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
123-38-6 Check regulations →
REACH No.
01-2119456625-33-XXXX

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

Manufacturers & Suppliers

M

Merck Life Science BV/SRL

national supplier

Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE

+32 (0)3 899-1301

Emergency Contacts

CHEMTREC

+(32) 28 083237

Anti-poison centre

070 245245

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Flam. Liq. Cat. 2 H225
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H302
Acute Tox. Cat. 4 H332
Skin Irrit. Cat. 2 H315
Eye Dam. Cat. 1 H318
STOT SE Cat. 3 H335

GHS Pictograms

GHS02 - Flammable

GHS02

GHS05 - Corrosive

GHS05

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

Hazard Statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.

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 + P312 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor if you feel unwell.
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/ 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
Propanal EC: 204-623-0 123-38-6 --- Yes
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

After inhalation: fresh air.

Skin contact

Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower.

Eye contact

After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.

Ingestion

After swallowing: immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Water, Foam, Carbon dioxide (CO2), Dry powder

Unsuitable media

For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.

Specific hazards

Carbon oxides. Combustible. Pay attention to flashback. Vapors are heavier than air and may spread along floors. Development of hazardous combustion gases or vapours possible in the event of fire. Forms explosive mixtures with air at ambient temperatures.

Instructions

Remove container from danger zone and cool with water.

Firefighter Protection

Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

Cleanup methods

Take up with liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®). Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area.

Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.

Storage

Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.

Hygiene

Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.

Fire prevention

Keep away from open flames, hot surfaces and sources of ignition.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Hands

Splash contact Material: butyl-rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 240 min Material tested: Butoject® (KCL 898)

Eyes

Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Tightly fitting safety goggles

Respiratory

Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.

Skin/Body

Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing.

Environmental

Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

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

Flammability
---
Vapor Density
---
Decomposition Temperature
---
Solidification Point
---
Softening Point
---
Solubility In Water
306 g/l at 25 °C
Molecular Weight
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Melting Point
46 - 50 °C
Ph
---
Solubility In Fat
---
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
Appearance
clear
Auto Ignition Temperature
195 °C
Colour
colorless
Physical State Data
liquid
Density
0,805 g/cm³ at 25 °C
Odor
Stench.
Evaporation Rate
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Bulk Density
---
Vapor Pressure
400,46 hPa at 23,61 °C
Crystallisation Point
---
Colour Intensity
---
Boiling Point
---
Lower Explosive Limit
2,6 % (V)
Form
---
Partition Coefficient
log Pow: 0,59 at 25 °C
Explosive Limits
---
Voc Content
---
Upper Explosive Limit
16,1 % (V)
Dynamic Viscosity
0,317 mPa.s at 26,7 °C 0,375 mPa.s at 20 °C
Solubility
---
Odor Threshold
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Physical State
clear, liquid
Flash Point
-30 °C
Freezing Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Relative Density
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).

Reactivity

Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.

Hazardous reactions

Exothermic reaction with: alkali hydroxides, mineral acids, Oxidizing agents

Avoid

Warming.

Incompatible

No data available

Decomposition

In the event of fire: see section 5

12

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
1275
Shipping Name
PROPIONALDEHYDE
Transport Class
3
Packing Group
II
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 is the hazard signal word for Propionaldehyde?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of Propionaldehyde?

Propionaldehyde is a clear, liquid appearing as clear with colorless color. It has stench. odor.

What is Propionaldehyde used for?

Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances

What are the hazard statements for Propionaldehyde?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H302 + H332: Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
  • H315: Causes skin irritation.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H335: May cause respiratory irritation.

What is the melting point of Propionaldehyde?

The melting point is 46 - 50 °C .