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EC/CAS
75-56-9
Name of the chemical
Methyloxirane (Propylene oxide)
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
ALFAA30765
Revision date
2025-03-27
Product name
(+/-)-Propylene oxide
Product Synonyms
1,2-Epoxypropane; Methyloxirane
CAS No.
75-56-9
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)
H224, H302, H311+H331, H315, H319, H335, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H224 - Extremely flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H340 - May cause genetic defects H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H302 - Harmful if swallowed H350 - May cause cancer H311 + H331 - Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled
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 P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear eye protection/ face protection
Response
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 P311 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P405 - Store locked up P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
. . Hazardous polymerization may occur. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure)