ICSC 0790 - ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

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ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

ICSC: 0790
_{April 2000}

2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol
Acetone glycerol
Glycerol dimethylketal

CAS No: 100-79-8
RTECS No: JI0400000

C₆H₁₂O₃
Molecular mass: 132.2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 80°C use a closed system, ventilation.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation		Ventilation.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
	Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS, OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID Chemical dangers Reacts with oxidants. Occupational exposure limits TLV not established. MAK not established.	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of short-term exposure The substance irritates the eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 188-189°C Melting point: -26.4°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.06 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure, kPa at °C: see Notes Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6 Flash point: 80°C c.c.

NOTES

Vapour pressure is unknown in literature.
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated.

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