General Information
Revision date
2015-11-10
Product name
Methylheptenone
Substance name
6-methylhept-5-en-2-one
CAS No.
110-93-0
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Ingredient for fragrances, Ingredient for flavours
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Company Information
company name
DSM Nutritional Products Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds.nutritionalproducts@dsm.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
OSHA Emergency Overview CAUTION Appearance clear liquid Colour colourless, light yellow Odour herbal, like fruit
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids : Category 3
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H226 Flammable liquid and vapour.
Prevention
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/ equip- ment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P280 Wear protective gloves/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alco- hol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste dis- posal plant.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
None known. Symptoms of Overexposure : No specific symptoms known. Experience with human exposure Inhalation May cause irritation of respiratory tract. Carcinogenicity: IARC No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. OSHA No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a carcinogen or potential carcino- gen by OSHA. NTP No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP. Additional hazards and advice None known.
