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Date of Issue : Mar 1998 1. IDENTIFICATION
General Product Name : ANISALDEHYDE Other Names : 4-METHOXYBENZALDEHYDE UN No. : N/A Dangerous Goods Class : C.1 Subsidiary Risk : None Allocated Hazchem Code : N/A Pack Group : 0 EPG : N/A Poisons Schedule : N/A Uses : Perfumery, intermediate for antihistimines, electroplating, flavouring.
1.1 Physical Description / Properties
Appearance : Colourless to yellowish liquid with aniseed-like odour. Formula : C6H4(OCH3)CHO Boiling Point : 248 deg C Melting Point : -5 deg C Vapour Pressure : 1.125 mm Hg (1 atmosphere) Specific Gravity : 1.12 (water = 1) Flash Point : Test Unknown 116 pH : N/A () Solubility in water : 2 g/l (25 deg C) Flammability Limits (as percentage volume in air) Lower Explosion Limit : 1.4 Upper Explosion Limit : 5.3 1.2 Other Properties
Volatile component : 100% Autoignition temperature : 225 deg C Relative vapour density : 4.69 Octanol/Water partition coefficient : Log POW 1.56 Viscosity @ 25 deg C : 4.1 - 4.2 mPa.s 1.3 Ingredients
2. HEALTH HAZARD INFORMATION
2.1 Health Effects - Acute Swallowed
Adverse effects are not expected. Eye
Eye contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Skin
Skin contact with product is not expected to cause irritation. Non-harmful in contact with skin. Inhaled
Not expected to be harmful by inhalation. 2.2 Health Effects - Chronic
Sensitising effects are not expected.
2.3 First Aid
Swallowed
Rinse mouth and then drink plenty of water.
Eye
Wash affected eyes for at least 15 minutes under running water with eyelids held open.
Skin
Wash thoroughly with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing.
Inhaled
Keep patient calm and remove to fresh air.
First Aid Facilities
Ensure an eye bath and safety shower are available and aready for use.
2.5 Advice to Doctor
Treat symptomatically based on judgement of doctor and individual reactions of patient.
2.6 Toxicity Data
Oral LD50 : 3210 mg/kg (Rat) Dermal LD50 : >5000 mg/kg (Rabbit) Inhalation LC50 : not available Acute skin irritation : non-irritant (Rabbit) (Draize Test) Acute eye irritation : non-irritant (Rabbit) (Draize Test) Acute inhalation hazard : no mortalities after 7hr exposure in a highly enriched and/or saturated atmosphere at ambient temperatures (Rat) Sensitisation : no sensitising effects
3. PRECAUTIONS FOR USE
3.1 Exposure Standards
An exposure standard has not been established for this product.
3.2 Engineering Controls
Ensure workplace is well ventilated.
3.3 Personal Protection
Protective glasses with side-shields, protective gloves and overalls should be worn to minimise exposure. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling and before work breaks, eating, drinking, smoking and using toilet facilities.
3.4 Flammability
Combustible. Flash point 116 deg C. SAFE HANDLING INFORMATION
4.1 Storage / Transport
Store in accordance with all regulations relevant to combustible liquids. Not classified as a dangerous good for transport. Store under inert gas. Protect from acids or acid-forming substances. Ensure thorough ventilation of stores and work areas. Prevent electrostatic charge. Sources of ignition should be kept well clear. Fire extinguishers should be kept handy.
4.2 Packaging / Labelling UN No. N/A Class C.1 Sub Risk None Allocated Hazchem Code N/A Pack Group 0 EPG No. N/A Shipping Name ANISALDEHYDE Hazard
Risk Phrases
Safety Phrases
4.3 Spills and Disposal
Spills
Ensure adequate ventilation. Clean-up personnel should wear protective overalls with goggles and gloves. Do not let product enter drains.
Contain large spills and pump out into containers. Soak up remainder with absorbent material. Contain and soak up small spills with absorbent material. Place waste in labelled containers and hold for disposal.
Disposal
Dispose of in accordance with all Local, State and Federal regulations at an approved landfill or incinerated.
4.4 FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD Fire / Explosion
Material is stable. No decomposition if correctly stored and handled.
Extinguishing Media
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Use water, carbon dioxide, foam or dry extinguishing media. Collect separately contaminated extinguishing water - do not allow to reach sewerage or effluent systems. 5 OTHER INFORMATION
Other Information
Inhibition of degredation activity in activated sludge is not to be anticipated during correct introduction of low concentrations. The product does not contain organically bound halogen. Do not discharge product to water courses without effluent treatment. Readily biodegradable. Degradability : >70% DOC reduction [OECD 301E] Toxicity to bacteria : Toxic limit concentration 125 mg/L Toxicity to daphnae : EC/LC50 83 mg/L/48hr Toxicity to algae : EC/LC50 43 mg/L/72hr Toxicity to fish : LC50 >100 <220 mg/L/96hr (Leuciscus idus) Chemical Oxygen Demand : COD 2020 mg O2/g Biochemical Oxygen Demand : BOD5 1510 mg O2/g
5.1 Contact Points
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