Material Safety Data Sheet
Acetaldehyde MSDS
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Acetaldehyde Catalog Codes: SLA1309 CAS#: 75-07-0 RTECS: AB1925000 TSCA: TSCA 8(b) inventory: Acetaldehyde CI#: Not applicable. Synonym: Ethyl Aldehyde; Ethanal; Acetic Aldehyde Chemical Name: Acetaldehyde Chemical Formula: CH3CHO Contact Information: Sciencelab.com, Inc. 14025 Smith Rd. Houston, Texas 77396 US Sales: 1-800-901-7247 International Sales: 1-281-441-4400 Order Online: ScienceLab.com
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Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Composition: Name Acetaldehyde CAS # 75-07-0 % by Weight 100
Toxicological Data on Ingredients: Acetaldehyde: ORAL (LD50): Acute: 661 mg/kg [Rat.]. 900 mg/kg [Mouse]. DERMAL (LD50): Acute: 3540 mg/kg [Rabbit]. VAPOR (LC50): Acute: 13300 ppm 4 hours [Rat]. 23000 mg/m 4 hours [Mouse].
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Potential Acute Health Effects: Hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation (lung irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, permeator). Potential Chronic Health Effects: Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (sensitizer). CARCINOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified 2B (Possible for human.) by IARC. MUTAGENIC EFFECTS: Mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast. TERATOGENIC EFFECTS: Classified POSSIBLE for human. DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICITY: Not available. The substance may be toxic to liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
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Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least