Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-56-9
Name of the chemical
Methyloxirane (Propylene oxide)
Concentration
N/A
General Information
Revision date
2013-12-06
Product name
Propylene Oxide
Product Synonyms
1,2-Epoxypropane; Propylene oxide; Propane, 1,2-epoxy-; Oxirane, 2-methyl-; Oxirane, methyl-; methyl ethylene oxide; propene oxide
CAS No.
75-56-9
supplier name
AIRGAS INC
Emergency telephone
1-866-734-3438
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
AIRGAS INC
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical state Liquid. [COLORLESS LIQUID WITH A SWEET ALCOHOL-LIKE ODOR [NOTE: A GAS ABOVE 94 F.]] Emergency overview DANGER! EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. FLAMMABLE. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. Extremely flammable liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. May cause cancer, based on animal data. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes.
Potential Acute Health Effects
Eyes Irritating to eyes. Skin Irritating to skin. Inhalation No known significant effects or critical hazards. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes. Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)
