Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
123-72-8
Name of the chemical
Butyraldehyde
Concentration
> 99.0 - < 100.0%
General Information
Version
2.0
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
n-BUTYRALDEHYDE (IZ)
Chemical name
aldehydes
CAS No.
123-72-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Only to be used as intermediate according to the REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006, art. 18
1.2.2. Uses advised against
for industrial use only
Emergency telephone
+1 973 245-6000, 1-800-424-9300
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Company Information
company name
BASF CORPORATION
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H320, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids Eye Irrit. 2B Eye irritation Aquatic Acute 3 Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H320 Causes eye irritation. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P280 Wear protective gloves and eye protection or face protection. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical, ventilating and lighting equipment. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P242 Use non-sparking tools. P264 Wash contaminated body parts thoroughly after handling.
Response
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use extinguishing powder, foam or CO2 for extinction. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical attention.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Precautionary statements
(Disposal) P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.
2.3 Other hazards
If applicable information is provided in this section on other hazards which do not result in classification but which may contribute to the overall hazards of the substance or mixture. See section 12 - Results of PBT and vPvB assessment.
