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PROPIONALDEHYDE

CAUTIONARY RESPONSE INFORMATION 4. FIRE HAZARDS 7. SHIPPING INFORMATION

4.1 Flash Point: 7.1 Grades of Purity: 97-99+%
Common Synonyms Liquid Colorless Suffocating, –22°F O.C. 7.2 Storage Temperature: Ambient
Methyl acetaldehyde unpleasant odor 4.2 Flammable Limits in Air: 2.6%-16.1%
Propanal 7.3 Inert Atmosphere: No requirement
4.3 Fire Extinguishing Agents: Carbon
Propionic aldehyde 7.4 Venting: Open (flame arrester) or pressure-
Propyl aldehyde Floats and mixes slowly with water. Flammable, irritating vapor is dioxide or dry chemical for small fires,
vacuum
Propylic aldehyde produced. alcohol-type foam for large fires.
4.4 Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to Be 7.5 IMO Pollution Category: C
Used: Water may be ineffective. 7.6 Ship Type: 3
Keep people away. Avoid contact with liquid and vapor.
Wear goggles, self-contained breathing apparatus, and rubber overclothing 4.5 Special Hazards of Combustion 7.7 Barge Hull Type: Currently not available
(including gloves). Products: Not pertinent
Shut off ignition sources and call fire department. 4.6 Behavior in Fire: Vapor is heavier than 8. HAZARD CLASSIFICATIONS
Stay upwind and use water spray to ``knock down'' vapor. air and may travel considerable distance
Notify local health and pollution control agencies. to a source of ignition and flash back. 8.1 49 CFR Category: Flammable liquid
Protect water intakes. 4.7 Auto Ignition Temperature: 405°F 8.2 49 CFR Class: 3
4.8 Electrical Hazards: Not pertinent 8.3 49 CFR Package Group: II
FLAMMABLE.
Fire Flashback along vapor trail may occur. 4.9 Burning Rate: 4.4 mm/min. 8.4 Marine Pollutant: No
Vapor may explode if ignited in an enclosed area. 4.10 Adiabatic Flame Temperature: Currently 8.5 NFPA Hazard Classification:
Wear goggles, self-contained breathing apparatus, and rubber overclothing not available
(including gloves). Category Classification
4.11 Stoichometric Air to Fuel Ratio: 19.0 Health Hazard (Blue).......... 2
Extinguish with dry chemical, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide. (calc.)
Water may be ineffective on fire. Flammability (Red)............. 3
4.12 Flame Temperature: Currently not
Cool exposed containers with water. available Instability (Yellow)............. 1
4.13 Combustion Molar Ratio (Reactant to 8.6 EPA Reportable Quantity: 1000 pounds
CALL FOR MEDICAL AID.
Exposure Product): 6.0 (calc.) 8.7 EPA Pollution Category: C
VAPOR 4.14 Minimum Oxygen Concentration for 8.8 RCRA Waste Number: Not listed
Irritating to eyes, nose and throat. Combustion (MOCC): Not listed
8.9 EPA FWPCA List: Yes
If inhaled, will cause nausea or vomiting.
Move to fresh air. 5. CHEMICAL REACTIVITY
If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. 9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL
If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. 5.1 Reactivity with Water: No reaction PROPERTIES
5.2 Reactivity with Common Materials: No
LIQUID reaction 9.1 Physical State at 15° C and 1 atm: Liquid
Irritating to skin and eyes.
Harmful if swallowed. 5.3 Stability During Transport: Stable 9.2 Molecular Weight: 58.08
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. 5.4 Neutralizing Agents for Acids and 9.3 Boiling Point at 1 atm: 118.4°F = 48.0°C =
Flush affected areas with plenty of water. Caustics: Not pertinent 321.2°K
IF IN EYES, hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water. 5.5 Polymerization: May occur in presence of 9.4 Freezing Point: –112°F = –80°C = 193°K
IF SWALLOWED and victim is CONSCIOUS, have victim drink water acids or caustics.
or milk. 9.5 Critical Temperature: 433.4°F = 223°C =
5.6 Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not pertinent 496.2°K
Effect of low concentrations on aquatic life is unknown. 9.6 Critical Pressure: 690 psia = 47 atm = 4.8
Water May be dangerous if it enters water intakes. 6. WATER POLLUTION MN/m2
Pollution Notify local health and wildlife officials.
6.1 Aquatic Toxicity: 9.7 Specific Gravity: 0.805 at 20°C (liquid)
Notify operators of nearby water intakes.
Currently not available 9.8 Liquid Surface Tension: 23.4 dynes/cm =
6.2 Waterfowl Toxicity: Currently not 0.0234 N/m at 20°C
available 9.9 Liquid Water Interfacial Tension: 29
6.3 Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD): 95% dynes/cm = 0.029 N/m at 22.7°C
1. CORRECTIVE RESPONSE ACTIONS 2. CHEMICAL DESIGNATIONS of theoretical in 5 days 9.10 Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: 2.0
Dilute and disperse 2.1 CG Compatibility Group: 19; Aldehyde
Stop discharge 6.4 Food Chain Concentration Potential: 9.11 Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas):
2.2 Formula: CH3CH2CHO None 1.120
Collection Systems: Skim 2.3 IMO/UN Designation: 3.2/1275
Salvage waterfowl 6.5 GESAMP Hazard Profile: 9.12 Latent Heat of Vaporization: 211 Btu/lb =
2.4 DOT ID No.: 1275 Bioaccumulation: T
2.5 CAS Registry No.: 123-38-6 117 cal/g = 4.9 X 105 J/kg
Damage to living resources: 2
2.6 NAERG Guide No.: 129 Human Oral hazard: 1 9.13 Heat of Combustion: –12,470 Btu/lb =
2.7 Standard Industrial Trade Classification: Human Contact hazard: I –6930 cal/g = –290.1 X 105 J/kg
51621 Reduction of amenities: X 9.14 Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent
3. HEALTH HAZARDS 9.15 Heat of Solution: (est.) –9 Btu/lb = –5 cal/g
= 0.2 X 105 J/kg
3.1 Personal Protective Equipment: Air-supplied mask for high vapor concentrations; plastic gloves;
goggles. 9.16 Heat of Polymerization: Not pertinent
3.2 Symptoms Following Exposure: Vapors will irritate nose and throat, and may cause nausea and 9.17 Heat of Fusion: Currently not available
vomiting. Liquid causes eye irritation. 9.18 Limiting Value: Currently not available
3.3 Treatment of Exposure: INHALATION: remove victim to fresh air; give oxygen if breathing is difficult; 9.19 Reid Vapor Pressure: 6.7 psia
call a physician. EYES: flush with plenty of water for at least 15 min., and call a physician. SKIN:
flush with water.
NOTES
3.4 TLV-TWA: Not listed.
3.5 TLV-STEL: Not listed.
3.6 TLV-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.7 Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; LD50 = 0.5 to 5 g/kg (rat)
3.8 Toxicity by Inhalation: Currently not available.
3.9 Chronic Toxicity: Currently not available
3.10 Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause moderate irritation, such that personnel will find
high concentrations unpleasant. The effect is temporary.
3.11 Liquid or Solid Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed to remain, may
cause smarting and reddening of the skin.
3.12 Odor Threshold: 1 ppm
3.13 IDLH Value: Not listed.
3.14 OSHA PEL-TWA: Not listed.
3.15 OSHA PEL-STEL: Not listed.
3.16 OSHA PEL-Ceiling: Not listed.
3.17 EPA AEGL: Not listed

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9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23

SATURATED LIQUID DENSITY LIQUID HEAT CAPACITY LIQUID THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY LIQUID VISCOSITY

Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per Temperature British thermal unit inch Temperature Centipoise
(degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F (degrees F) per hour-square foot-F (degrees F)

-20 53.670 0 0.502 70 1.121 35 0.456

-15 53.480 5 0.504 75 1.114 40 0.440
-10 53.290 10 0.506 80 1.106 45 0.425
-5 53.100 15 0.508 85 1.099 50 0.410
0 52.910 20 0.510 90 1.091 55 0.396
5 52.720 25 0.512 95 1.084 60 0.383
10 52.530 30 0.514 100 1.077 65 0.371
15 52.330 35 0.516 105 1.069 70 0.359
20 52.141 40 0.518 110 1.062 75 0.348
25 51.950 45 0.520 115 1.054 80 0.337
30 51.760 50 0.522 85 0.327
35 51.570 55 0.525 90 0.318
40 51.380 60 0.527 95 0.308
45 51.190 65 0.529 100 0.300
50 51.000 70 0.531 105 0.291
55 50.810 75 0.533 110 0.283
60 50.620 80 0.535 115 0.276
65 50.430 85 0.537
70 50.240 90 0.539
75 50.050 95 0.541
80 49.850 100 0.543
85 49.660 105 0.545
90 49.470 110 0.547
95 49.280 115 0.550
100 49.090
105 48.900

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SOLUBILITY IN WATER SATURATED VAPOR PRESSURE SATURATED VAPOR DENSITY IDEAL GAS HEAT CAPACITY

Temperature Pounds per 100 pounds Temperature Pounds per square inch Temperature Pounds per cubic foot Temperature British thermal unit per
(degrees F) of water (degrees F) (degrees F) (degrees F) pound-F

68 21.000 -30 0.250 -30 0.00315 0 0.290

-20 0.366 -20 0.00450 25 0.301
-10 0.524 -10 0.00630 50 0.312
0 0.736 0 0.00866 75 0.323
10 1.016 10 0.01171 100 0.333
20 1.381 20 0.01558 125 0.344
30 1.849 30 0.02043 150 0.354
40 2.440 40 0.02643 175 0.364
50 3.180 50 0.03376 200 0.374
60 4.095 60 0.04264 225 0.384
70 5.214 70 0.05326 250 0.394
80 6.570 80 0.06587 275 0.403
90 8.197 90 0.08068 300 0.413
100 10.130 100 0.09796 325 0.422
110 12.420 110 0.11790 350 0.431
120 15.100 120 0.14090 375 0.440
130 18.210 130 0.16710 400 0.449
140 21.810 140 0.19680 425 0.458
150 25.940 150 0.23020 450 0.466
160 30.660 160 0.26770 475 0.475
170 36.020 170 0.30950 500 0.483
525 0.491
550 0.499
575 0.507
600 0.515

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