MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Printed: Mar 31, 2010 08:39:02
Product #: 350 trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC
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SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Bedoukian Research, Inc. Emergency Phone Numbers:
21 Finance Drive 1-800-424-9300 Chemtrec (North America)
Danbury, CT 06810-4192 1-703-527-3887 Chemtrec (International)
UNITED STATES
Phone: 1-203-830-4000
Product Code: 350
Product Name: trans-2-HEXENAL (LEAF ALDEHYDE) FCC
Last Revision: Mar 31, 2010
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SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HMIS HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
HEALTH = 2 FLAMMABILITY = 2 REACTIVITY = 0 PROTECTION = B
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
FLAMMABLE LIQUID & (U.S. Definition)
TOXIC (U.S. Definition)
U.S. HAZARD LABELING
Avoid contact with skin.
Irritant.
Toxic.
EUROPEAN SYMBOLS
Harmful
Toxic
EUROPEAN R PHRASES
Flammable.
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Irritating to skin.
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
EUROPEAN S PHRASES
Avoid contact with skin.
Wear suitable gloves.
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SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS #: 6728-26-3
FEMA #: 2560 COE #: 748
MF: C6H10O
EC NO: 229-778-1
SYNONYM(S)
2-Hexenal, (2E)-
(* Alt. CAS #) CAS: 505-57-7; 2-Hexenal
2-Hexen-1-al
2-Hexenal
e-2-Hexenal
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SECTION 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES
INHALATION EXPOSURE: Remove to fresh air. Give oxygen and call a physician.
EYE CONTACT: Flush with water for 15 min. Seek medical help if necessary.
SKIN CONTACT: Wash area well with water. Seek medical help if necessary.
INGESTION: Administer water and call a physician or poison control
center immediately. Do not induce vomiting.
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SECTION 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
CO2, FOAM, DRY CHEMICAL
SPECIAL FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES
Firefighters should be provided with respiratory protection.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS:
Vapors may form explosive mixture with air.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
STEPS TO BE TAKEN IF MATERIAL IS RELEASED OR SPILLED
Standard absorbents can be used.
Wet used absorbent with water; store in air-tight container.
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING
Observe all warnings and precautions listed for the product.
Use in accordance with good manufacturing and industrial
hygiene practices. Use product in a properly ventilated work
area. Do not eat, drink or smoke while handling product.
STORAGE
Store tightly sealed under inert gas in a cool, well-ventilated area.
FIRE PROTECTION
Keep away from heat, sparks, and open flame.
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SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
VENTILATION: Local exhaust preferred. General ventilation required.
RESPIRATORY: Usually not required. Avoid inhaling concentrated vapors.
SKIN: Avoid skin contact. Use chemical resistant gloves.
EYES: Splash-proof safety glasses or goggles.
OTHER PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT: Safety shower, eye wash
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SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
APPEARANCE: pale yellow liquid
ODOR DESCRIPTION: powerful, green, apple character.
BOILING POINT: 47C @ 17 mm Hg
VAPOR PRESSURE : 3.2 mmHg @ 20 C FMA
VAPOR DENSITY (Air = 1): 3.4
SPECIFIC GRAVITY @ 25C (water = 1): 0.8405:0.8484
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Insoluble in water; soluble in alcohol.
FLASH POINT (CC): 110 F 43 C
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SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITIES
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: Presents no special reactivity hazard.
MATERIALS TO AVOID: Strong oxidizing agents
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
CO, CO2, acrid smoke and fumes.
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SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE EFFECTS
Most likely route of entry is inhalation.
Full strength may be irritating to skin and eyes.
Has a potential for inducing sensitization reactions in human skin.
Oral ingestion may cause irritation and ulceration of the stomach.
Prolonged skin contact may cause serious health effects.
Repeated contact may cause allergic dermatitis.
Toxic.
IFRA RECOMMENDATIONS
There is an IFRA guideline regarding this product.
Please visit www.ifraorg.org for the full text of the guideline, or
contact Bedoukian Research, Inc. for more information.
The following restrictions apply to trans-2-Hexenal: In finished products:
C01=0.001%; C02=0.001%; C03=0.002%; C04=0.002%; C05=0.002%; C06=0.02%;
C07=0.002%; C08=0.002%; C09=0.002%; C10=0.002%; C11=Not Restricted due to
the negligible skin contact from these types of products. Category 11
includes all non-skin contact or incidental skin contact products.
TOXICITY DATA
LD50 Dermal (rabbit) 0.60 g/kg.
LD50 Oral (rat) 0.85 g/kg.
OTHER DATA
Sensitization Guinea Pig: sensitization effects
THRESHOLD LIMIT VALUE (TLV): Not established
OSHA PERMISSABLE EXPOSURE LIMIT (PEL): Not established
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
GENERAL
Prevent contamination of soil, ground- and surface water.
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SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATION
WASTE DISPOSAL METHOD: Incineration or sanitary landfill in
accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Proper Ship Name: ALDEHYDES, FLAMMABLE, TOXIC, N.O.S.
Tech Name: (trans-2-HEXENAL)
Class Pack Group Sub. Risk UN No.
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Road(U.S.-DOT): 3 III 6.1 1988
Air (IATA): 3 III 6.1 1988
Sea (IMDG): 3.3 III 6.1 1988
NOTE: n/a = not applicable.
Transport Label(s): FLAMMABLE LIQUID &
TOXIC
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SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
Harmful
Toxic
The following risk and safety phrases were assigned based on toxicological
studies in the published literature:
R10
Flammable.
R21/22
Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R38
Irritating to skin.
R43
May cause sensitization by skin contact.
S24
Avoid contact with skin.
S37
Wear suitable gloves.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
This chemical is listed on the following inventories:
TSCA AICS CHINA DSL ECL EINECS(229-778-1) ENCS PICCS SWISS
LISTED AS CARCINOGEN BY NTP, IARC, OR OSHA?: NO
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
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