Material Safety Data Sheet

Acrolein, stabilized, 97%

ACC# 74402
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: Acrolein, stabilized, 97%
Catalog Numbers: AC149640000, AC149640010, AC149640250, AC149642500
Synonyms: Acrolein; Acryaldehyde; Acrylic aldehyde; Acraldehyde; 2-Propenal.
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

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients

CAS# Chemical Name Percent EINECS/ELINCS

107-02-8 Acrolein 97 203-453-4
123-31-9 Hydroquinone > 0.1 204-617-8

Section 3 - Hazards Identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

Appearance: clear colorless to slightly yellow liquid. Flash Point: -26 deg C.
Danger! May be fatal if swallowed. May polymerize explosively on loss of inhibitor. May be fatal if
absorbed through the skin. Causes eye and skin burns. Causes digestive and respiratory tract burns.
May be fatal if inhaled. Extremely flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire.
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). May form unstable peroxides. Keep
refrigerated. (Store below 4°C/39°F.)
Target Organs: Lungs, eyes, skin, mucous membranes.

Potential Health Effects

Eye: May result in corneal injury. Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Skin: May be fatal if absorbed through the skin. May cause skin sensitization, an allergic reaction,
which becomes evident upon re-exposure to this material. May cause severe irritation and possible
burns.
Ingestion: May be fatal if swallowed. May cause severe gastrointestinal tract irritation with nausea,
vomiting and possible burns.
Inhalation: May cause severe irritation of the respiratory tract with sore throat, coughing,
shortness of breath and delayed lung edema. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm,
inflammation, edema of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.
Chronic: No information found.
 Section 4 - First Aid Measures

Eyes: In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Get
medical aid immediately.
Skin: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while
removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid immediately. Wash clothing before
reuse.
Ingestion: If swallowed, do NOT induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. If victim is fully
conscious, give a cupful of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person.
Inhalation: POISON material. If inhaled, get medical aid immediately. Remove victim to fresh air.
If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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. Use water spray to keep
fire-exposed containers cool. Closed containers may rupture violently when heated. Extremely
flammable liquid and vapor. Vapor may cause flash fire. Approach fire from upwind to avoid
hazardous vapors and toxic decomposition products. Fight fire from maximum distance or use
unmanned hose holders or monitor nozzles. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source
of ignition and flash back. Vapors can spread along the ground and collect in low or confined areas.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry chemical, "alcohol resistant" foam, or carbon dioxide.
Flash Point: -26 deg C ( -14.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: 235 deg C ( 455.00 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower:2.8%
Upper: 31%
NFPA Rating: (estimated) Health: 4; Flammability: 3; Instability: 3

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. Remove all sources of ignition. Use a spark-proof tool. Isolate area and deny
entry. Provide ventilation. Evacuate unnecessary personnel. Use water spray to cool and disperse
vapors, protect personnel, and dilute spills to form nonflammable mixtures.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage

Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Ground and bond containers when transferring material.
Use spark-proof tools and explosion proof equipment. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Keep
container tightly closed. Use and store under nitrogen. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder,
drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames. Use only with adequate
ventilation. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Pure vapor will
be uninhibited and may polymerize in vents or other confined spaces.
Storage: Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame. Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a
tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area
away from incompatible substances. Refrigerator/flammables. Store protected from light and air.
Separate from oxidizing materials. Inhibitor level should be checked periodically.
 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 general or local exhaust ventilation to keep
airborne concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits

Chemical Name ACGIH NIOSH OSHA - Final PELs

Skin - potential significant
contribution to overall 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.25 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.25
Acrolein
exposure by the cutaneous mg/m3 TWA 2 ppm IDLH mg/m3 TWA
r oute; 0.1 ppm Ceiling
Hydroquinone 1 mg/m3 TWA 50 mg/m3 IDLH 2 mg/m3 TWA

OSHA Vacated PELs: Acrolein: 0.1 ppm TWA; 0.25 mg/m3 TWA Hydroquinone: 2 mg/m3 TWA
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes: Wear chemical splash goggles and face shield.
Skin: Wear appropriate gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European
Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure
limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Liquid

Appearance: clear colorless to slightly yellow
Odor: disagreeable odor - strong odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 210 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Vapor Density: 1.94 (Air=1)
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 53 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:-87 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Soluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:0.83
Molecular Formula:C3H4O
Molecular Weight:56.06

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Unstable. May form unstable peroxides. Acrolein polymerizes with release of
heat on contact with minor amounts of acids (including sulfur dioxide), alkalis, volatile amines, salts,
thiourea, oxidants (air) and on exposure to light and heat.
Conditions to Avoid: High temperatures, mechanical shock, light, ignition sources, exposure to air,
excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Polymerizes violently upon exposure to strong acids or
bases, oxidants (such as air), light or heat. Also incompatible with amines, sulfur dioxide and metal
salts.
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will occur.
 Section 11 - Toxicological Information

RTECS#:
CAS# 107-02-8: AS1050000
CAS# 123-31-9: MX3500000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 107-02-8:
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 1 mg Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, eye: 50 ug/24H Severe;
Draize test, rabbit, skin: 2 mg/24H Severe;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 66 ppm/6H;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 875 ppm/1M;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 175 ppm/10M;
Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 152 mg/m3/6H;
Inhalation, rabbit: LC50 = 10.5 ppm/6H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 18 mg/m3/4H;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 131 ppm/30M;
Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 8 ppm/4H;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 13900 ug/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 =
CAS# 123-31-9:
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 245 mg/kg;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 350 mg/kg;
Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 200 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 302 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 320 mg/kg;
.

Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 107-02-8: Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
CAS# 123-31-9:

 ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans

 California: Not listed.
 NTP: Not listed.
 IARC: Not listed.

Epidemiology: No information available.

Teratogenicity: No information available.
Reproductive Effects: No information available.
Mutagenicity: No information available.
Neurotoxicity: No information available.
Other Studies:

Section 12 - Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Fish: Fathead Minnow: LC50 = 0.0195 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Flow-through; 24.9 degrees; pH
7.9Fish: Rainbow trout: LC50 = 0.065 mg/L; 24 Hr.; Static ConditionsFish: Bluegill/Sunfish: LC50 =
0.09-0.10 mg/L; 96 Hr.; Static Conditions; 21.5-22.0 degrees CWater flea EC50 = 0.083 mg/L; 48
Hr.; UnspecifiedBacteria: Phytobacterium phosphoreum: EC50 = 0.12-0.674 mg/L; 5, 15 minutes;
Microtox test; 15 degrees C No data available.
Environmental: If released to water, acrolein may biodegrade under aerobic conditions, volatilize,
or undergo reversible hydration to beta-hydroxypropionaldehyde. Bioaccumulation in aquatic
organisms, adsorption to suspended solids and sediments, reaction with singlet oxygen or
alkylperoxy radicals, and photolysis are not expected to be important fate processes.
Physical: No information found.
Other: No information available.
 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: CAS# 107-02-8: waste number P003.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.

Section 14 - Transport Information

US DOT Canada TDG

Shipping Name: ACROLEIN, STABILIZED ACROLEIN, STABILIZED
Hazard Class: 6.1 6.1(3)
UN Number: UN1092 UN1092
Packing Group: I I

Section 15 - Regulatory Information

US FEDERAL

TSCA
CAS# 107-02-8 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
CAS# 123-31-9 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
CAS# 123-31-9: Effective 10/4/84, Sunset 10/4/94
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.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
CAS# 107-02-8: 1 lb final RQ; 0.454 kg final RQ CAS# 123-31-9: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg
final RQ
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
CAS# 107-02-8: 500 lb TPQ CAS# 123-31-9: 500 lb lower threshold TPQ; 10000 lb upper
threshold TP Q
SARA Codes
CAS # 123-31-9: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
This material contains Acrolein (CAS# 107-02-8, 97%),which is subject to the reporting
requirements of Section 313 of SARA Title III and 40 CFR Part 373.
Hydroquinone is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
CAS# 107-02-8 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
CAS# 123-31-9 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
CAS# 107-02-8 is listed as a Hazardous Substance under the CWA. CAS# 107-02-8 is listed as a
Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water Act. CAS# 107-02-8 is listed as a Toxic Pollutant under
the Clean Water Act.
OSHA:
CAS# 107-02-8 is considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 107-02-8 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.
CAS# 123-31-9 can be found on the following state right to know lists: California, New Jersey,
Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Massachusetts.

California Prop 65

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:
T+ F C N
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 34 Causes burns.
R 24/25 Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.

Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of
water and seek medical advice.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face pr
otection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water
.
S 61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions
/safety data sheets.

WGK (Water Danger/Protection)

CAS# 107-02-8: 3
CAS# 123-31-9: 2
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 107-02-8 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
CAS# 123-31-9 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of E, D1A, B2, F.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard criteria of the Controlled Products
Regulations and the MSDS contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 107-02-8 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
CAS# 123-31-9 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.

Section 16 - Additional Information

MSDS Creation Date: 5/10/1999

Revision #5 Date: 11/17/2008
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