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ALLYL ALCOHOLICSC: 0095 (December 2022)
Vinyl carbinol
Propenyl alcohol
2-Propen-1-ol
3-Hydroxypropene
CAS #: 107-18-6
UN #: 1098
EC Number: 203-470-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Highly flammable.  Vapour/air mixtures are explosive. See Chemical Dangers.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.  Use alcohol-resistant foam, water in large amounts, powder, carbon dioxide.  In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. 

 STRICT HYGIENE! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Muscle cramps. Muscle pain.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. See Inhalation.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Remove contaminated clothes. Refer for medical attention if skin irritation occurs. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. 
Eyes Redness. Pain.  Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Abdominal pain. See Inhalation.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Rest. Refer immediately for medical attention. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable air tight containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

flam;flameskull;toxicenviro;aqua
Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Very toxic to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: I 

STORAGE
Fireproof. Cool. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 
PACKAGING
Unbreakable packaging.
Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
ALLYL ALCOHOL ICSC: 0095
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The vapour mixes well with air, explosive mixtures are easily formed. 

Chemical dangers
Reacts with carbon tetrachloride, nitric acid and chlorosulfonic acid. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes. 

Formula: C3H6O / CH2=CHCH2OH
Molecular mass: 58.1
Boiling point: 97°C
Melting point: -129°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water, g/l at 20°C: >1000 (very soluble)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Flash point: 21°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 378°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.5-18.0
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.17  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the muscles. This may result in muscle contractions. The effects may be delayed. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.5 ppm as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen).
EU-OEL: 4.8 mg/m3, 2 ppm as TWA; 12.1 mg/m3, 5 ppm as STEL; (skin).
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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