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Document ID (ISN)69199
CIS number 97-752
Year 1996
Convention or series no.
Title Propylene oxide
Bibliographic information New Jersey Department of Health, Right to Know Program, CN 368, Trenton, NJ 08625-0368, USA, 1996. 6p.
Abstract Data sheet. May enter the body when breathed in. It is a carcinogen and should be handled with extreme caution. May burn the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. May damage the eyes and lungs and lead to pneumonia. May cause dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting. It is a highly flammable and reactive chemical.
Descriptors (primary) propylene oxide; USA
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; eye injuries; fire fighting; threshold limit values; fire hazards; caustic substances; lung diseases; explosion hazards; storage; limitation of exposure; elimination of spills; waste disposal; first aid; personal protective equipment; health hazards; carcinogenic effects; medical examinations; data sheet; New Jersey
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Country / State or ProvinceUSA
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Ethers
Ethylene oxide