propiolactone
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H227 |
Combustible liquid | Flammable liquids |
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
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 |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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+P354+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. |
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. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P370+P378 |
In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish. |
P403 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Physical Properties
Colorless liquid with a slightly sweet odor.
| Boiling Point | 323°F (decomposes) |
| Flash Point | 165°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 3 mmHg at 77°F |
| Specific Gravity | 1.15 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
2
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0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
BPL; hydroacrylic acid, β-lactone; 3-hydroxy-β-lactone; 3-hydroxy-propionic acid; β-lactone; 2-oxetanone; 3-propiolacetone
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 2365
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