General Information
Revision date
2021-02-04
Product name
3-(Methylthio)propionaldehyde
Product Synonyms
3-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde; Beta-(Methylmercapto)propionaldehyde; Methional; 4-Thiapentanal
CAS No.
3268-49-3
Emergency telephone
Department
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)
H302, H302+H332, H311, H315, H317, H318, H332, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 (H318) Skin Sensitization Category 1 (H317)
Environmental hazards
Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 (H412)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H311 - Toxic in contact with skin H315 - Causes skin irritation H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H318 - Causes serious eye damage H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Combustible liquid
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
2.3 Other hazards
Stench Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
