Glyoxal
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H332 |
Harmful if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H371 |
May cause 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 |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
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. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously 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. |
P317 |
Get emergency medical help. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Yellow prisms which turn white on cooling; soluble in anhydrous solvents. Often encountered as a light yellow liquid with a weak sour odor. Vapor has a green color and burns with a violet flame.
| Boiling Point | 124°F |
| Flash Point | 428°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 18 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.29 |
Synonyms
biformyl; ethanedial; 1,2-ethanedione; oxalaldehyde
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 7860
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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