SIGMA-ALDRICH
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Printed: 10/10/2008
Date Updated: 01/08/2008
Version 1.8
Section 1 - Product and Company Information
Product Name 1,1,3,3-TETRAMETHOXYPROPANE, 99%
Product Number 108383
Brand ALDRICH
Company Sigma-Aldrich
Address 3050 Spruce Street
SAINT LOUIS MO 63103 US
Technical Phone: 800-325-5832
Fax: 800-325-5052
Emergency Phone: 314-776-6555
Section 2 - Composition/Information on Ingredient
Substance Name CAS # SARA 313
1,1,3,3-TETRAMETHOXYPROPANE 102-52-3 No
Formula C7H16O4
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Combustible liquid.
HMIS RATING
HEALTH: 1
FLAMMABILITY: 2
REACTIVITY: 0
NFPA RATING
HEALTH: 0
FLAMMABILITY: 2
REACTIVITY: 0
For additional information on toxicity, please refer to Section 11.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
ORAL EXPOSURE
If swallowed, wash out mouth with water provided person is
conscious. Call a physician.
INHALATION EXPOSURE
If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing give
artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
DERMAL EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately wash skin with soap and copious
amounts of water.
EYE EXPOSURE
In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with copious amounts
of water for at least 15 minutes.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
FLASH POINT
134.6 °F 57 °C Method: closed cup
AUTOIGNITION TEMP
N/A
FLAMMABILITY
N/A
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
Suitable: For small (incipient) fires, use media such as
"alcohol" foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. For large
fires, apply water from as far as possible. Use very large
quantities (flooding) of water applied as a mist or spray; solid
streams of water may be ineffective. Cool all affected
containers with flooding quantities of water.
FIREFIGHTING
Protective Equipment: Wear self-contained breathing apparatus
and protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Specific Hazard(s): Combustible liquid. Emits toxic fumes under
fire conditions.
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN CASE OF LEAK OR SPILL
Evacuate area.
PROCEDURE(S) OF PERSONAL PRECAUTION(S)
Wear respirator, chemical safety goggles, rubber boots, and
heavy rubber gloves.
METHODS FOR CLEANING UP
Cover with dry-lime, sand, or soda ash. Place in covered
containers using non-sparking tools and transport outdoors.
Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is
complete.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
HANDLING
User Exposure: Avoid breathing vapor. Avoid contact with eyes,
skin, and clothing. Avoid prolonged or repeated exposure.
STORAGE
Suitable: Keep tightly closed. Keep away from heat and open
flame.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Moisture sensitive.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls / PPE
ENGINEERING CONTROLS
Safety shower and eye bath. Mechanical exhaust required.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Respiratory: Use respirators and components tested and approved
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under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN
(EU). Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are
appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose
combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as
a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole
means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator.
Hand: Compatible chemical-resistant gloves.
Eye: Chemical safety goggles.
GENERAL HYGIENE MEASURES
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash thoroughly after
handling.
Section 9 - Physical/Chemical Properties
Appearance Physical State: Clear liquid
Color: Faintly yellow
Property Value At Temperature or Pressure
Molecular Weight 164.2 AMU
BP/BP Range 70.0 - 75.0 °C 15 mmHg
MP/MP Range N/A
Freezing Point N/A
Vapor Pressure N/A
Vapor Density N/A
Saturated Vapor Conc. N/A
SG/Density 0.997 g/cm3
Bulk Density N/A
Odor Threshold N/A
Volatile% N/A
VOC Content N/A
Water Content N/A
Solvent Content N/A
Evaporation Rate N/A
Viscosity 1.75 Pas
Surface Tension N/A
Partition Coefficient Log Kow: 0.5
Decomposition Temp. N/A
Flash Point 134.6 °F 57 °C Method: closed cup
Explosion Limits N/A
Flammability N/A
Autoignition Temp N/A
Refractive Index 1.407
Optical Rotation N/A
Miscellaneous Data N/A
Solubility N/A
N/A = not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
STABILITY
Stable: Stable.
Conditions to Avoid: Moisture.
Materials to Avoid: Strong oxidizing agents, Strong acids.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
ROUTE OF EXPOSURE
Skin Contact: May cause skin irritation.
Skin Absorption: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Eye Contact: May cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: Material may be irritating to mucous membranes and
upper respiratory tract. May be harmful if inhaled.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and
toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
TOXICITY DATA
Oral
Rat
2,440 mg/kg
LD50
IRRITATION DATA
Skin
Rabbit
Remarks: No irritation effect
Eyes
Rabbit
Remarks: No irritation effect
Section 12 - Ecological Information
ACUTE ECOTOXICITY TESTS
Test Type: EC50 Daphnia
Species: Daphnia magna
Time: 48 h
Value: > 100 mg/l
Test Type: EC50 Algae
Time: 72 h
Value: > 100 mg/l
ELIMINATION
Elimination: < 10 %
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF DISPOSAL OF SUBSTANCE OR PREPARATION
Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose
of this material. This combustible material may be burned in a
chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
Section 14 - Transport Information
DOT
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquids, n.o.s.
UN#: 1993
Class: 3
Packing Group: Packing Group III
Hazard Label: Flammable liquid
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PIH: Not PIH
IATA
Proper Shipping Name: Flammable liquid, n.o.s.
IATA UN Number: 1993
Hazard Class: 3
Packing Group: III
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
US CLASSIFICATION AND LABEL TEXT
US Statements: Combustible liquid.
UNITED STATES REGULATORY INFORMATION
SARA LISTED: No
CANADA REGULATORY INFORMATION
WHMIS Classification: This product has been classified in
accordance with the hazard criteria of the CPR, and the MSDS
contains all the information required by the CPR.
DSL: Yes
NDSL: No
Section 16 - Other Information
DISCLAIMER
For R&D use only. Not for drug, household or other uses.
WARRANTY
The above information is believed to be correct but does not
purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. The
information in this document is based on the present state of our
knowledge and is applicable to the product with regard to
appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any
guarantee of the properties of the product. Sigma-Aldrich Inc.,
shall not be held liable for any damage resulting from handling or
from contact with the above product. See reverse side of invoice
or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.
Copyright 2008 Sigma-Aldrich Co. License granted to make unlimited
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