SAFETY DATA SHEET
Propylene Oxide
1. IDENTIFICATION
Product Identifiers
Product Name:
Propylene Oxide, ACS Reagent
Other Names:
N/A
Product Number(s):
C156, C156-450
CAS Number:
75-56-9
Recommended use of the chemical and restriction on use
Laboratory use.
Company Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
Emergency Contact Details
ProSciTech Pty Ltd
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
11 Carlton Street
KIRWAN QLD 4817
Australia(07) 4773 9444www.proscitech.com
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the substance or mixture
Not available.
Label Elements
Signal Words
Danger
Hazard Statement(s)
GHS02 flame.
Flam. Liq. 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS06 skull and crossbones.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard.
Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS05 corrosion.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Flam. Liq. 1 H224 Extremely flammable liquid and vapour.
GHS06 skull and crossbones.
Acute Tox. 3 H311 Toxic in contact with skin.
Acute Tox. 3 H331 Toxic if inhaled.
GHS08 health hazard.
Muta. 1B H340 May cause genetic defects.
Carc. 1B H350 May cause cancer.
GHS05 corrosion.
Eye Dam. 1 H318 Causes serious eye damage.
GHS07
Acute Tox. 4 H302 Harmful if swallowed.
Skin Irrit. 2 H315 Causes skin irritation.
STOT SE 3 H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)
Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Avoid release to the environment.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. .
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment.
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
Use only non-sparking tools.
Avoid release to the environment.
Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
Wash thoroughly after handling.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. .
Obtain special instructions before use.
Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
Primary route(s) of entry
Not available.
Human Health
Inhalation:
Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Rinse mouth;
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.
Rinse mouth;
Ingestion:
Not available.
Eyes:
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Continue rinsing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Skin:
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
Environment
Store locked up.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Name
CAS No.
Content (w/w)
Classification
propylene oxide
75-56-9
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4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Ingestion
Call for a doctor immediately.
Inhalation
Supply fresh air or oxygen; call for doctor.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
In case of unconsciousness place patient stably in side position for transportation.
Skin Contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Eye Contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
Other Information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
Symptoms of poisoning may even occur after several hours; therefore medical observation for at least 48 hours after the accident.
Remove breathing equipment only after contaminated clothing have been completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial respiration.
5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing equipment
CO₂, powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
HAZCHEM
Not available.
Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Environmental precautions
Dilute with plenty of water. Do not allow to enter sewers/ surface or ground water.
Methods and materials for containment and clean up
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders, universal binders, sawdust.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Ensure good ventilation/exhaustion at the workplace.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Open and handle receptacle with care.
Prevent formation of aerosols.
Conditions for safe storage
Do not smoke. Protect from heat.
Protect against electrostatic charges.
Keep respiratory protective device available.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards
Material
TWA ppm
TWA mg/m3
STEL ppm
STEL mg/m3
propylene oxide
20 ppm
48 mg/m³
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Engineering controls
Store in a cool location.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Do not seal receptacle gas tight.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Keep container tightly sealed.
Do not seal receptacle gas tight.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed receptacles.
Protect from heat and direct sunlight.
Personal protective equipment
Eye and face protection
Tightly sealed goggles.
Skin protection
Protective gloves
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
The glove material has to be impermeable and resistant to the product/ the substance/ the preparation.
Due to missing tests no recommendation to the glove material can be given for the product/ the preparation/ the chemical mixture.
Selection of the glove material on consideration of the penetration times, rates of diffusion and the degradation.
Material of gloves
The selection of the suitable gloves does not only depend on the material, but also on further marks of quality and varies from manufacturer to manufacturer.
Penetration time of glove material
The exact break through time has to be found out by the manufacturer of the protective gloves and has to be observed.
Body protection
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Immediately remove all soiled and contaminated clothing.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the skin. Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
Respiratory protection
In case of brief exposure or low pollution use respiratory filter device. In case of intensive or longer exposure use self-contained respiratory protective device.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
General information
Appearance
Colourless liquid
Odour
Characteristic
pH
Not determined.
Vapour Pressure
20 °C: 590 hPa
Density
0.8313 g/cm³
Boiling Point
34.3 °C
Melting Point
-111.9 °C
Solubility
Miscibility with water at 20 °C: 405 g/l
Specific Gravity of Density
Not determined.
Flash Point
-37 °C
Flammable (Explosive) Limits
Lower: 1.9 Vol %
Upper: 15 Vol %
Upper: 15 Vol %
Ignition Temperature
430 °C
Formula
Not available.
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Reactivity
No further relevant information available.
Chemical stability
No decomposition if used according to specifications.
Possibility of hazardous reactions
No dangerous decomposition products known.
Conditions to avoid
No further relevant information available.
Incompatible materials
No further relevant information available.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute effects
No further relevant information available.
Eye contact
Strong irritant with the danger of severe eye injury.
Skin contact
Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
Ingestion
Oral LD50 380 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal LD50 1245 mg/kg (rabbit)
Dermal LD50 1245 mg/kg (rabbit)
Inhalation
No sensitising effects known.
Toxicity and irritation
No further relevant information available.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity
No further relevant information available.
Persistence and degradability
No further relevant information available.
Bioaccumulative potential
No further relevant information available.
Other adverse effects
General notes:
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
Water hazard class 3 (German Regulation) (Self-assessment): extremely hazardous for water.
Do not allow product to reach ground water, water course or sewage system, even in small quantities.
Danger to drinking water if even extremely small quantities leak into the ground.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
General information
Must not be disposed together with household garbage. Do not allow product to reach sewage system.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. ·Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
Uncleaned packaging:
Recommendation: Disposal must be made according to official regulations. ·Recommended cleansing agents: Water, if necessary together with cleansing agents.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADG label required
HAZCHEM
Not available.
UN Number
UN1280
Proper shipping name
1280 PROPYLENE OXIDE.
Transport hazard class
3 F
Packing group
PG I
Environmental hazard
No.
Special precautions for users
Warning: Flammable liquids
Additional information
ADG ·
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL ·
Transport category 1
Tunnel restriction code D/E
Limited quantities (LQ) 0
Excepted quantities (EQ) Code: E3
Maximum net quantity per inner packaging: 30 mL
Maximum net quantity per outer packaging: 300 mL ·
Transport category 1
Tunnel restriction code D/E
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Poisons Schedule Number
S7
Other Information
No further relevant information available.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
SDS preparation date
10 May 2023
Comments
This information is based on our present knowledge. However, this shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a legally valid contractual relationship.
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) has been prepared in compliance with the Preparation of Safety Data Sheets for Hazardous Chemicals Code of Practice February 2016. It is the user's responsibility to determine the suitability of this information for adoption of necessary safety precautions. The information published in this SDS has been compiled from the publications listed in Section 16: to the best of our ability and knowledge these publications are considered accurate. We reserve the right to revise Safety Data Sheets as new information becomes available. Copies may be made for non-profit use.