1,3-Dioxolane

CAS 646-06-0 C₃H₆O₂ MW 74.0900 Danger
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Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H225 Highly Flammable liquid and vapor Flammable liquids
H303 May be harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H316 Causes mild skin irritation Skin corrosion/irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H341 Suspected of causing genetic defects Germ cell mutagenicity
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P233 Keep container tightly closed.
P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment.
P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/.../] equipment.
P242 Use only non-sparking tools.
P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower].
P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.
P337+P317 If eye irritation persists: Get medical help.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Physical Properties

Colorless liquid.

NFPA 704 Diamond

3
1
2
Health Fire Reactivity

Synonyms

1,3-dioxacyclopentane; dihydro-1,3-dioxole; ethylene glycol formal; formal glycol

Data Sources

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