Propylene Oxide

c/o Balchem Corporation

Revision date : 2014-05-09

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GHS02 GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 4
Environmental risk rating 1

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

General Information

Version

ARC

Revision date

2014-05-09

Product name

Propylene Oxide

CAS No.

75-56-9

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

primarily as an intermediate in the

supplier name

ARC Specialty Products

Emergency telephone

(800) 424-9300, (703) 527-3887

Icons in SDS

GHS02 GHS07 GHS08

Company Information

company name

c/o Balchem Corporation

e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet

sds@balchem.com

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H224, H302, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H340, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H224

Extremely flammable liquid and vapour

Section 2

Classification according to GHS

Flammable Liquid 1 and any national or regional information. Carcinogen Category 1B Mutagen Category 1B Acute Toxicity Category 4 (Inhalation); Category 4(oral); Category 4 (dermal) Eye Irritant Category 2A Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure 3 Skin Irritant 2

2.2 Label elements

Product Label Name: PROPYLENE OXIDE

Signal word

DANGER

Hazard statements

H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour. H302: Harmful if swallowed H312: Harmful in contact with skin H315: Causes skin irritation H319: Causes serious eye irritation H332: Harmful if inhaled H335: May cause respiratory irritation H340: May cause genetic defects H350: May cause cancer

Precautionary statements

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/ equipment. P242: Use only non-sparking tools. P243: Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261: Avoid breathing gas/vapours. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/ eye protection/face protection. P281: Use personal protective equipment as required. P301;P312: IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P302;P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P303;P361;P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P362/P363: Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P332;P313: If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. 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. P337;P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P312: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. P308;P313: IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P321/P322: Specific treatment: See first aid section of SDS. P370;P378: In case of fire, use carbon dioxide, dry chemical, alcohol resistant foam or water spray for extinction. P403;P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/ international regulation. 2.3. Other hazards which do not result in None. classification or are not covered by the GHS.

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