General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2023-08-11
Product name
1,3-Dioxane
Product Synonyms
Formaldehyde trimethylene acetal
CAS No.
505-22-6
supplier name
Alfa Aesar
Emergency telephone
+44 (0) 1865 407333, +44 (0) 1235 239670
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H319, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless Alcohol-like Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May form explosive peroxides.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower 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 P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. May form explosive peroxides.
Health hazards
Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.