US Shop

New user? / Forgot your password?

0 Item | 0,00 €

Metaldehyde

Item number685145
CAS108-62-3
FormulaC8H16O4
Molecular weight176,21 g/mol
Quantity 1X250MG
storage conditions4 °C
CoA / MSDSRetrieve CoA
Retrieve MSDS
Metaldehyde

Price

Please log in.

Product Variations:

Product

Catalog No./ CAS No.

Quantity

Price

Metaldehyde

Metaldehyde

685145
108-62-3

1X250MG

Please log in.

Metaldehyde solution
Concentration: 100 µg/ml
Solvent: Acetonitrile

Metaldehyde solution

687918
108-62-3

1X5ML

Please log in.

Safety Data Sheetaccording to Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 (REACH)
Classifications according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
Printdate 08.11.2024
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product name:Metaldehyde
Catalog No.:685145
Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixtureIdentified: Laboratory chemical
uses: R&D
Uses advised against:HPC Standards GmbH
Am Wieseneck 7

04451 Cunnersdorf
Deutschland


Tel. +49 34291 3372-36
Fax. +49 34291 3372-39
contact@hpc-standards.com
Emergency telephone numberHPC Standards Tel. +49 34291 3372-36
This number is only available during office hours.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Flammable solids (Category 2), H228
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 3), H301
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 2), H330
Label elements
Pictogramflamme
flamme
GHS06 skull
skull
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H228 Flammable solid.
H301 Toxic if swallowed.
H330 Fatal if inhaled Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P284 Wear respiratory protection.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor.
Supplemental Hazard
Statements
none
2.3 Other hazards - none
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS3.1 Substances
Synonyms : Acetaldehyde polymerized
Formula : (C2H4O)n
CAS-No. : 9002-91-9
Hazardous ingredients according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Component Classification Concentration
Acetaldehyde, homopolymer
CAS-No.
9002-91-9
Flam. Sol. 2; Acute Tox. 3;
Acute Tox. 2; H228, H301,
H330
<= 100 %
FormulaC8H16O4
Molecular Weight (g/mol)176.21
CAS-No.108-62-3
FIRST AID MEASURES4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Take victim immediately to hospital. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with
water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in
section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide 5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing
dust.
For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the
environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Sweep up and shovel.'20 Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum
cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section
13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.'20 Contain spillage, pick up with an electrically
protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and transfer to a container for disposal according to local
regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13
HANDLING AND STORAGE7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Keep away from sources of ignition
- No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Recommended storage temperature 2 - 8 °C
Light sensitive.
Storage class (TRGS 510): Flammable solids
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: powder
Colour: white
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH 6.4 - 6.6 at 0.22 g/l at 20 °C
e) Melting point/freezing
point
Melting point/range: 190 - 196 °C
f) Initial boiling point and
boiling range
No data available
g) Flash point 55 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available
i) Flammability (solid, gas) The substance or mixture is a flammable solid with the category 2 j) Upper/lower
flammability or
explosive limits
No data available
k) Vapour pressure 0.05 mmHg at 25 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1.270 g/cm3 at 20 °C
n) Water solubility No data available
o) Partition coefficient: noctanol/
water
log Pow: 0.12 at 20 °C
p) Auto-ignition
temperature
No data available
q) Decomposition
temperature
No data available
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Bulk density 0.65 g/l
Surface tension 71.9 mN/m at 19.5 °C
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 283 mg/kg(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
LC50 Inhalation - Rat - 4 h - 203 mg/m3(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - 2,275 mg/kg(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Remarks: Peripheral Nerve and Sensation:Recording from peripheral motor nerve. Lungs, Thorax, or
Respiration:Dyspnea.
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Result: No skin irritation - 4 h Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Germ cell mutagenicity
Result: Not mutagenic in Ames Test
Histidine reversion (Ames)
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
No data available
Aspiration hazard
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
Additional Information
RTECS: AB3042000
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Vomiting, Convulsions, Coma., To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical,
and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION12.1 Toxicity
No data available
12.2 Persistence and degradability
No data available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
No data available
12.4 Mobility in soil
No data available(Acetaldehyde, homopolymer)
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted
12.6 Other adverse effects
Harmful to aquatic life.
No data available
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber b highly flammable. Offer
surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product
TRANSPORT INFORMATION14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1332 IMDG: 1332 IATA: 1332
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: METALDEHYDE
IMDG: METALDEHYDE
IATA: Metaldehyde
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 4.1 IMDG: 4.1 IATA: 4.1
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available
REGULATORY INFORMATION15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
15.2 Chemical safety assessment
For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out
OTHER INFORMATIONThe above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. For lab use only!