ICSC 1632 - MALONALDEHYDE

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MALONALDEHYDE	ICSC: 1632 (April 2007)
Malondialdehyde Propanedial Malonic aldehyde 1,3-Propanedialdehyde

CAS #: 542-78-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

MALONALDEHYDE

ICSC: 1632

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance NEEDLES. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: OCHCH₂CHO Molecular mass: 72.1 Melting point: 72°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.16

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
NEEDLES.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: OCHCH₂CHO
Molecular mass: 72.1
Melting point: 72°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -1.16

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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