ICSC 0790 - ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

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ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL	ICSC: 0790 (December 2000)
2,2-Dimethyl-1,3-dioxolane-4-methanol Acetone glycerol Glycerol dimethylketal

CAS #: 100-79-8

EC Number: 202-888-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 80°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 80°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Wash away remainder with plenty of water.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

ISOPROPYLIDENE GLYCEROL

ICSC: 0790

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃ Molecular mass: 132.2 Boiling point: 188-189°C Melting point: -26.4°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.06 Solubility in water: miscible Vapour pressure: see Notes Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6 Flash point: 80°C c.c.

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₁₂O₃
Molecular mass: 132.2
Boiling point: 188-189°C
Melting point: -26.4°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.06
Solubility in water: miscible
Vapour pressure: see Notes
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.6
Flash point: 80°C c.c.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Vapour pressure is unknown in literature.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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