ICSC 1157 - PHORONE

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PHORONE	ICSC: 1157 (March 1996)
2,6-Dimethyl-2,5-heptadien-4-one Diisopropylidene acetone

CAS #: 504-20-1

EC Number: 207-986-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Above 85°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames. Above 85°C use a closed system and ventilation.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Shortness of breath. Sore throat.	Avoid inhalation of dust and mist. 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	Abdominal pain. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. If solid: sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

PHORONE

ICSC: 1157

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW-TO-GREEN LIQUID OR CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers	Formula: C₉H₁₄O / (CH₃)₂C=CHCOCH=C(CH₃)₂ Molecular mass: 138.2 Boiling point: 198°C Melting point: 28°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: poor Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 51 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 85°C o.c. Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-TO-GREEN LIQUID OR CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers

Formula: C₉H₁₄O / (CH₃)₂C=CHCOCH=C(CH₃)₂
Molecular mass: 138.2
Boiling point: 198°C
Melting point: 28°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.9
Solubility in water: poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 51
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 85°C o.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 0.8-3.8

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	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 See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

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
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. The relation between odour and the occupational exposure limit cannot be indicated.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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