ICSC 1070 - ACETAL

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ACETAL	ICSC: 1070 (November 2003)
1,1-Diethoxyethane Ethylidene diethyl ether Diethylacetal Acetaldehyde diethyl acetal

CAS #: 105-57-7

UN #: 1088

EC Number: 203-310-6

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	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 non-sparking handtools.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants. Cool. Keep in the dark. Well closed. Store only if stabilized.
PACKAGING
Airtight.

ACETAL

ICSC: 1070

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers The substance can form explosive peroxides under the influence of light and air. The substance may polymerize on standing. Reacts violently with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.	Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂ Molecular mass: 118.20 Boiling point: 103°C Melting point: -100°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.83 Solubility in water, g/100ml: 5.0 Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.7 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.08 Flash point: -21°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10.4 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.84

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
The substance can form explosive peroxides under the influence of light and air. The substance may polymerize on standing. Reacts violently with oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard.

Formula: C₆H₁₄O₂
Molecular mass: 118.20
Boiling point: 103°C
Melting point: -100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.83
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 5.0
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.08
Flash point: -21°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 230°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.6-10.4
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.84

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.	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 vapour and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Exposure could cause lowering of consciousness.

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

NOTES
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert. Check for peroxides prior to distillation; eliminate if found.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, Xi; R: 11-36/38; S: (2)-9-16-33

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