Aziridine
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H225 |
Highly Flammable liquid and vapor | Flammable liquids |
H300 |
Fatal if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H310 |
Fatal in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H314 |
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H318 |
Causes serious eye damage | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H330 |
Fatal if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H340 |
May cause genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H361 |
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
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. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P284 |
[In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection. |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P301+P330+P331 |
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P302+P361+P354 |
IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. |
P303+P361+P353 |
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water [or shower]. |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P320 |
Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label). |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P363 |
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P403+P235 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| NIOSH IDLH | 100 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid with an ammonia-like odor.
| Boiling Point | 133°F |
| Flash Point | 12°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 160 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 0.83 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
3
4
3
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
aminoethylene; azirane; aziridine; dimethyleneimine; dimethylenimine; ethylenimine (inhibited); ethylimine
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 9033
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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