General Information: |
CAS Number |
75 - 07 - 0 |
EINECS Number |
200 - 836 - 8 |
Chemical Name |
Acetaldehyde |
Chemical Classification |
Aldehyde |
Synonyms |
Ethanal; ethyl aldehyde; acetic aldehyde. |
Formula |
C2H4O |
Molecular weight |
44.05 |
Shipping Name |
Acetaldehyde |
Codes / Label |
Flammable liquid, class - 3.1 |
Hazardous Waste ID No. |
5 |
Hazchem Code |
2 YE |
UN Number |
1089 |
Description |
Colourless liquid with characteristic pungent odour. Highly flammable vapour / air mixtures explosive over a very wide concentration range.
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Product uses |
In the manufacture of paraldehyde, acetic acid, butanol, perfumes, flavors, aniline dyes, plastics, synthetic rubber; silvering mirrors, hardening gelatin fibers.
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Product Specifications:
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Specifications
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Limits
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Acetaldehyde, % w/w, min. |
98.50 |
Acidity (as CH3COOH), % w/w max. |
0.30 |
Application |
As a raw material for paraldehyde, acetic acid, butanol, perfumes, flavours, aniline dyes, plastics, synthetic rubber. Used in silvering mirrors, hardening gelatin fibers.
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Packaging |
In pressurized tankers, made out of SS - sheets. The container shall be clean, dry & leak proof & if possible insulated. Maximun pressure in a filled in tanker should not exceed 2 Kg/cm2
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This information is based on our present state of knowledge and is intended to provide general notes on our products and their uses. It should therefore, not be construed as guaranteeing specific properties of the products described or their suitability for a particular application. Any existing industrial property rights must be observed. The quality of our product is guaranteed under our General Conditions of Sale.
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Material safety data sheet (According to 91/155 EC) |
1. Identification of the substance / preparation and of the company / undertaking: |
Product details: |
Trade name |
Acetaldehyde |
Chemical name/ formula |
Acetaldehyde; C2H4O |
Manufacturer / Supplier |
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Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.
3407 GIDC Industrial Estate, Ankleshwar 393 002 (Gujarat), India Tel:+91 2646 668801-04 Fax: +91 2646 251816 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd.
A-304/305/306, Universal Business Park, Chandivali Farm Road, Off Saki Vihar Road, Near Kamani Oil Mills, Saki Naka, Andheri (East), Mumbai 400 072 (Maharashtra), India. Tel: +91 22 28470216, 28470217 Fax: +91 22 28470235 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Further information obtainable from Information in case of emergency |
Safety Department Tel: +91 2646 668869 |
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2. Composition/ information on ingredients: |
Description |
CAS Number |
EINECS Number |
Acetaldehyde |
75-07-0 |
200-836-8 |
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3. Hazard identification: |
Hazard description |
Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive over a wide range of concentration; causes skin irritation and burns. Causes severe eye irritation and irritation of respiratory tract.
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Chronic exposure |
Cancer hazard. Can cause adverse reproductive effects. |
Carcinogen city (OSHA): |
Yes; EC carcinogen category 3 |
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4. First-aid measures: |
After inhalation |
Remove to fresh air. Restore breathing. |
After skin contact |
Flush with water for 15 minutes. If no burns have occurred, use soap & water to clean skin.
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After eye contact |
Flush with plenty of running water for 15 - 20 minutes.
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After swallowing |
Contact physician immediately.
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5. Fire-fighting measures: |
Suitable extinguishing agents |
CO2, Dry Chemicals, Do not use water! |
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6. Accidental release measures: |
Person-related safety precautions |
Proper protective equipment and respiratory system. Shut off sources of ignition.
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Measures for cleaning/collecting |
Evacuate area, absorb on vermiculate/similar material; sweep up & place in appropriate container for disposal accordingly to item 13.
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7. Handling and storage: |
Handling |
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Information for safe handling |
Avoid breathing vapours; avoid contact with skin and eyes. Person, not specially trained, should not handle this product.
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Information about fire and explosion |
Flammable liquid vapours may form explosive mixture with air. Sensitive to heat.
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Storage |
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Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles |
Store under Nitrogen blanketing in closed containers in refrigerated flammable liquid area. Keep away from strong oxidizing/reducing agents. Should be handled by specially and properly trained persons.
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8. Exposure controls / protection: |
75 - 07 - 0 Acetaldehyde |
PEL (OSHA) |
200 ppm |
TLV (ACGIH) |
25 ppm |
OES |
Short term value : 50 ppm Long term value : 20 ppm |
Personal protective equipment |
Proper protective device |
Respiratory protection |
Self contained breathing apparatus with full face piece, operated in positive pressure mode |
Protection of hands |
Impervious gloves |
Protection of Eye |
Safety goggles with face shield. |
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9. Physical and chemical properties: |
General information: |
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Form |
Liquid |
Colour |
Colourless |
Odour |
Pungent acrid odour |
Change in condition |
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Melting point |
- 124oC |
Boiling Point / Boiling range |
20oC |
Flash point: (CC) |
- 40oC |
Explosion Limits : Upper |
60%; Lower : 4% |
Auto ignition temperature |
185oC |
Vapour pressure (mm Hg) |
740 at 20oC |
Vapour density (AIR = 1) |
1.52 |
Specific gravity at 25oC |
0.788 |
Evaporation rate & Ref |
49 (n-butyl acetate = 1) |
Solubility in water/Miscibility with water at 25oC |
Miscible in all proportion |
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10. Stability & Reactivity: |
The product is stable. Sensitive to air and heat. Keep away from strong bases, acids, reducing and oxidizing agent Incompatible with halogen and halogen oxides. Hazardous polymerization may occur on standing and may develop pressure.
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Dangerous decomposition products |
Liberate Toxic fumes - Flammable |
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11. Toxicological information: |
Acute toxicity: |
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LD /LC50 values relevant for classification: |
Oral LD 50 |
661 mg/kg (Rat) |
IHL LC 50 |
13300 ppm/4 hrs. (Rat) |
IHL LC 50 |
23g/m3/4h (Mouse) |
IHL LC 50 |
23g/m3/4h (Mouse) |
SKN LD 50 |
3540 mg/Kg (Rabbit) |
Primary irritant effect |
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On the skin |
Severe Irritant |
On the eyes |
Severe Irritant |
Sensitization : |
Not known |
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12. Ecological information: |
Environmental toxicity |
Data not available |
Environmental fate |
Data not available |
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13. Disposal conditions: |
Whatever can not be recycled, should be absorbed inert absorbent, containerized and transferred to appropriate and approved waste disposal facility: Dispose waste, containers and unused contents in accordance with official requirements.
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14. Transit information: |
Shipping name |
Acetaldehyde |
UN Number |
1089 Class : 3.1 |
Packing group |
I Label : Flammable Liquid |
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15. Regulatory information: |
ADR/RID(EU only) : Class 3.1(a) This product is hazardous under the criteria of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard 29 CFR 1910.119. This product is on the EPA Toxic Substance Control Act(TSCA) inventory list. Observe safety regulations for handling flammable toxic chemicals
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16. Other information: |
Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Limited provides the information contained herein in good faith, but makes no representation as to its comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular purpose.Kanoria chemicals & industries limited makes no representations or warranties, either express or implied, including without limitation any warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose with respect to the information set forth herein or the product to which the information refers. accordingly, kanoria chemicals & industries limited will not be responsible for damages resulting from use of or reliance upon this information.
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Department issuing MSDS: Safety Department |
Date of Issue: 01-07-2012 |
Date of Revision: 30-06-2015 |
This document is valid for 03 years from the date of issue, and is bound to be canceled, if not revised on or before the date of revision.
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