ICSC 0241 - CROTONALDEHYDE

CROTONALDEHYDE

ICSC: 0241
_{Peer-Review Status: 05.06.2003 Validated}

Propylene aldehyde
2-Butenal
beta-Methylacrolein
Methyl propenal

CAS #: 4170-30-3 RTECS #: GP9499000
UN #: 1143
EC #: 605-009-00-9
EINECS #: 224-030-0

Formula: C₄H₆O / CH₃CH=CHCHO
Molecular mass: 70.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with oxidizing agents or incompatible substances. See Chemical Dangers.	Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Do NOT absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

Airtight.
Unbreakable packaging.
Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
EC Classification
Symbol: F, T+, N; R: 11-24/25-26-37/38-41-48/22-50-68; S: (1/2)-26-28-36/37/39-45-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: I
GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GTF1-I. NFPA Code: H4; F3; R2.	Fireproof. Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. TURNS PALE YELLOW ON EXPOSURE TO LIGHT AND AIR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
The substance can presumably form explosive peroxides. The substance may polymerize. This generates fire or explosion hazard. The substance is a strong reducing agent. It reacts violently with oxidants and many other substances. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks plastics and many other substances.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.3ppm (ceiling value); (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B; Skin absorption (H); (DFG 2002).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The vapour is corrosive to the eyes. The vapour is severely irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of of high concentrations may cause lung oedema. See Notes. Inhalation of high concentrations may cause death. Medical observation is indicated.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 104°C
Melting point: -76.5°C (trans), -69°C (cis)
Relative density (water = 1): 0.85
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 15-18°C:
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 4.0
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.41
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.06
Flash point: 13°C o.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 232.2°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.1-15.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.63

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.
Crotonaldehyde is stabilized with water.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort.
Rest and medical observation is therefore essential.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Crotonaldehyde (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 63, 1995)