Safety Data Sheet - Crotonaldehyde

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Chemical Name Crotonaldehyde

Product Form Substance

Catalogue No. AL1562

CAS Number 123-73-9

EC Number 204-647-1

EC Index Number 605-002-00-6

Grade 99% For Synthesis

HSN Code 29121910

Molecular Formula C4H6O

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier

Chemical Name Crotonaldehyde

Catalogue No. AL1562

Product form Substance

CAS Number 123-73-9

EC Number 204-647-1

Grade 99% For Synthesis

EC Index Number 605-002-00-6

Chemical Formula C4H6O

HSN Code 29121910

Synonyms 2-Butenal, Butenal

Chemical Structure -

1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

Use of the substance/mixture Synthetic intermediate in chemical manufacturing

Uses advised against Not specified

1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet

Company identification Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.

1.4 Emergency Contact Details

Phone / e-Mail Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 Flam. Liq. 2; Acute Tox. 3; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye Dam. 1; Acute Tox. 1; STOT SE 3; Muta. 2; STOT RE 2; Aquatic Acute 1

Classification source ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 447466 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements

2.2 Label elements

Hazard pictograms Flammable, Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard

Signal word Danger

Hazard statements H225: Highly Flammable liquid and vapor; H301: Toxic if swallowed; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H315: Causes skin irritation; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H330: Fatal if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects; H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements P203, P210, P233, P240, P241, P242, P243, P260, P261, P262, P264, P264+P265, P270, P271, P273, P280, P284, P301+P316, P302+P352, P303+P361+P353, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P317, P318, P319, P320, P321, P330, P332+P317, P361+P364, P362+P364, P370+P378, P391, P403+P233, P403+P235, P405, P501

2.3 Other hazards

Other hazards Highly flammable and toxic; may cause respiratory irritation.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substance

Name Crotonaldehyde

CAS No. 123-73-9

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures

First-aid measures after inhalation Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention.

First-aid measures after skin contact Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.

First-aid measures after eye contact Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Seek medical attention.

First-aid measures after ingestion Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.

4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory distress.

4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. Advice for firefighters: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary. Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Unsuitable extinguishing media Not specified

5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Special procedures Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Combustion may produce irritants & toxic gases.

5.3 Advice for firefighters

Protection during firefighting Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel

Emergency procedures Evacuate area. Ventilate and contain spill. Use appropriate protective equipment.

6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Methods for cleaning up Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove all ignition sources. Ventilation. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents.

6.4 Reference to other sections

Reference Not specified

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling

Precautions for safe handling Handle in a fume hood with appropriate PPE. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hygiene measures Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.

7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Storage conditions Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.2 Exposure controls

Hand protection Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)

Eye protection Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses

Skin and body protection Wear suitable protective clothing

Respiratory protection Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state Liquid

Colour Colorless to pale yellow

Odour Pungent, suffocating odor

Odour threshold Not specified

pH value Not specified

Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) Not specified

Melting point -69 °C

Freezing point Not specified

Boiling point 102.2 °C

Flash point 13 °C

Auto-ignition temperature 232.2 °C (450 °F)

Decomposition temperature Not specified

Flammability (solid, gas) Highly flammable

Vapour pressure 19 mmHg at 68 °F

Relative vapour density at 20°C 2.41 (Air = 1)

Density 0.853 at 20 °C/20 °C

Solubility Miscible with water, ethanol, and ether

Log Pow 0.63 (calculated)

Viscosity, kinematic Not specified

Viscosity, dynamic Not specified

Explosive properties Not explosive

Oxidising properties Not oxidizing

Explosive limits 1.8 - 11.5% (v/v) in air

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity

Reactivity Reacts with strong oxidizing agents and bases.

10.2 Chemical stability

Chemical stability Turns to a pale yellow color in contact with light and air.

10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions

Possibility of hazardous reactions The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. The substance may polymerize. This generates fire or explosion hazard.

10.4 Conditions to avoid

Conditions to avoid Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.

10.5 Incompatible materials

Incompatible materials Strong oxidizers, strong bases, and acids.

10.6 Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity LD50 Rat oral 206 mg/kg; LC50 Rat inhalation 200 mgcu m 2 hr; LC50 Mouse inhalation 580 mgcu m 2 hr

Skin corrosion/irritation H315: Causes skin irritation

Serious eye damage/irritation H318: Causes serious eye damage

Respiratory or skin sensitisation Not classified (based on available data)

Germ cell mutagenicity H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects

Carcinogenicity Not classified (based on available data)

Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) H373: May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity

Toxicity information Not specified

12.2 Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability Not specified

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential Not specified

12.4 Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil Not specified

12.6 Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions Not specified

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods

Additional Info Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number

UN-No. (ADR) UN 1143

UN-No. (IMDG) UN 1143

UN-No. (IATA) UN 1143

UN-No. (ADN) UN 1143

UN-No. (RID) UN 1143

14.2 UN proper shipping name

Proper Shipping Name (ADR) Crotonaldehyde

Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) Crotonaldehyde

Proper Shipping Name (IATA) Crotonaldehyde

Proper Shipping Name (ADN) Crotonaldehyde

Proper Shipping Name (RID) Crotonaldehyde

14.3 Transport hazard class(es)

Transport hazard class(es) 6.1 (3)

14.4 Packing group

Packing group (ADR) I

Packing group (IMDG) I

Packing group (IATA) I

Packing group (ADN) I

Packing group (RID) I

14.5 Environmental hazards

Dangerous for the environment Not specified

Marine pollutant Not specified

Other information No supplementary information available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

15.1.1 EU-Regulations Not specified

SECTION 16: Other Information

Disclaimer The information provided in this Safety Data Sheet is correct to the best of our knowledge, information and belief at the date of its publication. The information is designed only as a guidance for safe handling, use, processing, storage, transportation, disposal and release and is not to be considered a guarantee or quality specification. The information relates only to the specific material designated and may not be valid for such material used in combination with any other materials or in any process, unless specified in the text.