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ISOPHORONE ICSC: 0169
April 2000
1,1,3-Trimethyl-3-cyclohexene-5-one
3,5,5-Trimethylcyclohex-2-enone
Isoacetophorone
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CAS No: 78-59-1
RTECS No: GW7700000
EC No: 606-012-00-8
    C9H14O
Molecular mass: 138.2

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 84°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Above 84°C use a closed system, ventilation.  
 
EXPOSURE   PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
Inhalation Burning sensation. Sore throat. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin   Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Safety spectacles. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. (Further see Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Xn Symbol
R: 21/22-36/37-40
S: (2-)13-23-36/37/39-46

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
NFPA Code: H 2; F 2; R 0 Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, amines.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Chemical dangers
Reacts with strong oxidants, strong bases and amines.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 5 ppm; (Ceiling value); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 2 ppm, 11 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: I(2); Carcinogen category: 3B; Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2004).

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance and the vapour of this substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 215°C
Melting point: -8°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.92
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 1.2
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 40
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
Flash point: 84°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 460°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.67
 

NOTES
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
WHO ILO UNEP EC Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
© IPCS 2004
LEGAL NOTICE Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information.

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