Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
200-879-2/75-56-9
Name of the chemical
Methyloxirane (Propylene oxide)
Concentration
100%
General Information
Revision date
2022-05-11
Product name
PROPYLENE OXIDE, ACS REAGENT
CAS No.
75-56-9
Emergency telephone
1-800-424-9300, 1-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Electron Microscopy Sciences
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@emsdiasum.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H224, H302, H311, H319, H331, H335, H340, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H224
Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
GHS02 Flame Flammable Liquids 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. GHS06 Skull and crossbones Acute Toxicity - Dermal 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute Toxicity - Inhalation 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled. GHS08 Health hazard Germ Cell Mutagenicity 1B H340 May cause genetic defects. Carcinogenicity 1B H350 May cause cancer. GHS07 Acute Toxicity - Oral 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed. Eye Irritation 2A H319 Causes serious eye irritation. Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single Exposure 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation. (Contd. on page 2) US (Contd. of page 1)
2.2 Label elements
The substance is classified and labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System (GHS)
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS06 GHS07 GHS08
Signal word
Danger
Hazardous Ingredients
propylene oxide
Hazard statements
Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Toxic in contact with skin or if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause genetic defects. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statements
Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. If swallowed: Call a poison center/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Specific treatment (see on this label). Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. In case of fire: Use CO2, powder or water spray to extinguish. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Store locked up. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Classification system
· NFPA ratings (scale 0 - 4) Health = 3 4 Fire = 4 3 0 Reactivity = 0 (Contd. on page 3) US (Contd. of page 2) · HMIS-ratings (scale 0 - 4) HEALTH 3 Health = 3 FIRE 4 Fire = 4 REACTIVITY 0 Reactivity = 0
PBT Substances
Not applicable
vPvB Substances
Not applicable