General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-25
Product name
Isobutyraldehyde
Product Synonyms
2-Methylpropanal; 2-Methylpropionaldehyde
CAS No.
78-84-2
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H319, H335, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless No information available Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. Air sensitive Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H341 - Suspected of causing genetic defects H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool P404 - Store in a closed container
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.
Health hazards
Suspected of causing genetic defects. May cause respiratory irritation. Causes serious eye irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)