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MALONALDEHYDE ICSC: 1632
April 2007
Malondialdehyde
Propanedial
Malonic aldehyde
1,3-Propanedialdehyde
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CAS No: 542-78-9
RTECS No: TX6475000
    OCHCH2CHO
Molecular mass: 72.1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible.   In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE      
Inhalation Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin   Protective gloves. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes Redness. Safety goggles. Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. GHS classification
Signal: Warning
Excl mark
Harmful if swallowed


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
   

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
NEEDLES.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 72°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.16
 

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

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