International Chemical Safety Cards
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PROPYLENE OXIDE
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ICSC: 0192
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PROPYLENE OXIDE
1,2-Epoxypropane
Methyloxirane
Methyl ethylene oxide
Propene oxide
CH3CHCH2O/C3H6O
Molecular mass: 58.1
CAS # 75-56-9
RTECS # TZ2975000
ICSC # 0192
UN # 1280
EC # 603-055-00-4
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TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Extremely flammable.
Heating will cause rise in pressure with risk of bursting.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.
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Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.
Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.
Use non-sparking handtools.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Combat fire from a sheltered position.
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EXPOSURE
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
Sore throat.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
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SKIN
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
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EYES
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety goggles
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give plenty of water to drink.
Refer for medical attention.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Evacuate danger area!
Consult an expert!
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT wash away into sewer
(extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Fireproof.
Separated from
acids,
bases, oxidants.
Cool.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
F+ symbol
T symbol
R: 45-12-20/21/22-36/37/38
S: 53-45
Note: E
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: I
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0192
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.
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