Material Safety Data
Sheet
p-Anisaldehyde, 99+%
ACC# 56472
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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company
Identification |
MSDS Name: p-Anisaldehyde, 99+%
Catalog Numbers:
AC104800000, AC104800050, AC104801000, AC104805000
Synonyms:
4-Methoxybenzaldehyde; Anisic aldehyde; p-Methoxybenzaldehyde; p-Formylanisole.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn,
NJ 07410
For information in North America, call:
800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC:
800-424-9300
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Section 2 -
Composition, Information on Ingredients |
| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 123-11-5 |
p-Anisaldehyde |
> 99 |
204-602-6 |
Hazard
Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases: 22 36/37/38
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Section 3 - Hazards
Identification |
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to slight yellow liquid. Caution! May
be harmful if swallowed. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause
respiratory tract irritation. Air sensitive.
Target Organs:
Eyes, skin, mucous membranes.
Potential Health
Effects
Eye: May cause eye irritation.
Skin: May cause skin irritation. Prolonged or repeated
contact may dry/defat the skin and cause irritation.
Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May
be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory
tract irritation.
Chronic: Laboratory experiments have
resulted in mutagenic effects. Organ weight and blood changes reported in 30 day
oral rat study with intermittent dosing at 55.2 mg/kg.
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Section 4 - First Aid
Measures |
Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes
with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get medical aid.
Skin: In case of contact, flush skin with plenty of water.
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops
and persists. Wash clothing before reuse.
Ingestion: If
swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do so by medical personnel.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically
and supportively.
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Section 5 - Fire
Fighting Measures |
General
Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus
in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective
gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by
thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
Use extinguishing media most appropriate for the surrounding fire.
Flash
Point: 116 deg C ( 240.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 225
deg C ( 437.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:1.4 vol %
Upper: 5.3 vol %
NFPA Rating: (estimated)
Health: 1; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
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Section 6 -
Accidental Release Measures |
General
Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in
Section 8.
Spills/Leaks: Absorb spill with inert material
(e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up
spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section.
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Section 7 - Handling
and Storage |
Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove
contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist.
Storage: Do not store in direct sunlight. Keep container
closed when not in use. Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool,
dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Storage under a
nitrogen blanket has been recommended.
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Section 8 - Exposure
Controls, Personal Protection |
Engineering
Controls: Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be
equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation
to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA -
Final PELs |
| p-Anisaldehyde |
none listed |
none listed |
none
listed |
OSHA Vacated PELs:
p-Anisaldehyde: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear chemical goggles.
Skin: Wear appropriate protective
gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be
followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
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Section 9 - Physical
and Chemical Properties |
Physical State:
Liquid
Appearance: colorless to slight yellow
Odor:
sweetish odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 3.29E-002
mm Hg @ 25 deg C
Vapor Density: 4.7 (air=1)
Evaporation
Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling
Point: 248 - 249 deg C @ 760mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:-1 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 160 deg C
Solubility:
Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:1.1190g/cm3
Molecular
Formula:C8H8O2
Molecular Weight:136.15
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Section 10 -
Stability and Reactivity |
Chemical
Stability: Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions
to Avoid: Prolonged exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other
Materials: Strong bases, strong oxidizing agents, strong reducing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 -
Toxicological Information |
RTECS#:
CAS# 123-11-5: BZ2625000
LD50/LC50:
CAS#
123-11-5:
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Moderate;
Oral, mouse:
LD50 = 1859 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1858.6 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 =
1510 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 1847.8 mg/kg;
Skin, rabbit: LD50 = >5
gm/kg;
Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 123-11-5: Not listed by
ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
Epidemiology: No information
available.
Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Mutagenicity:
Sister Chromatid Exchange: Human lymphocyte = 1 mmol/L.; DNA damage: Mouse
lymphocyte = 7020 umol/L.; Mutationin Mammalian Sommatic Cells: Mouse lymphocyte
= 3540 umol/L.
Other Studies: See actual entry in RTECS for complete
information.
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Section 12 -
Ecological Information |
No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal
Considerations |
Chemical waste generators
must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR
Parts 261.3. Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local
hazardous waste regulations to ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 -
Transport Information |
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US
DOT |
IATA |
RID/ADR |
IMO |
Canada
TDG |
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DOT regulated - small quantity provisions apply (see
49CFR173.4) |
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Section 15 -
Regulatory Information |
US
FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 123-11-5 is listed on the TSCA
inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the
chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test
Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test
Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA
Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals
in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
SARA
CERCLA
Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this
material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous
Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA
Codes
CAS # 123-11-5: acute, chronic.
Section 313
No
chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This
material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants. This material does not
contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors. This material does not contain any Class 2
Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA. None of the chemicals
in this product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA. None of the
chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly
hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 123-11-5 is not present on state
lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European
Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 36/37/38 Irritating
to eyes, respiratory system
and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 23
Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 24/25 Avoid contact with skin and
eyes.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 123-11-5: 1
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 123-11-5 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product does not have a WHMIS classification.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 123-11-5 is listed on the
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
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Section 16 -
Additional Information |
MSDS Creation Date:
2/10/1999
Revision #3 Date: 3/04/2004
The information above is
believed to be accurate and represents the best information currently available
to us. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty,
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