General Information
Version
02
Revision date
2026-04-21
Product name
Pyruvic aldehyde (40% in water)
CAS No.
78-98-8
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
ChemScene LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sales@chemscene.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H290, H317, H319, H341
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture
Prevention
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. – No smoking. P234 Keep only in original container. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Response
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. P370+P378 Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P390 Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Storage
P405 Store locked up. P406 Store in corrosive resistant/container with a resistant inner liner.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/container to in accordance with local regulation.
2.3 Other hazards
None.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS) Flammable liquids (Category 2),H225 Corrosive to metals (Category 1),H290 Sensitisation, skin (Category 1, 1A, 1B),H317 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 2A),H319
