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Chemical Safety Data Sheet MSDS / SDS

Ethyl maltol

Revision Date:2024-08-10Revision Number:1

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

Product identifier

• Product name: Ethyl maltol
• CBnumber: CB6772323
• CAS: 4940-11-8
• EINECS Number: 225-582-5
• Synonyms: ethyl maltol,2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one

Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against

• Relevant identified uses: For R&D use only. Not for medicinal, household or other use.
• Uses advised against: none

 

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

GHS Label elements, including precautionary statements

• Symbol(GHS)

• Signal wordWarning

Hazard statements

H302 Harmful if swallowed

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

Substance

• Product name: Ethyl maltol
• Synonyms: ethyl maltol,2-Ethyl-3-hydroxy-4H-pyran-4-one
• CAS: 4940-11-8
• EC number: 225-582-5
• MF: C7H8O3
• MW: 140.14

SECTION 4: First aid measures

Description of first aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Flush eyes with water as a precaution.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11

Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Carbon oxides

Advice for firefighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

Further information

No data available

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust.

For personal protection see section 8.

Environmental precautions

Do not let product enter drains.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Reference to other sections

For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.

Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed.Normal measures for preventive fire protection.

For precautions see section 2.2.

Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

Specific end use(s)

Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

control parameter

Hazard composition and occupational exposure limits

Does not contain substances with occupational exposure limits.

Exposure controls

Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.

The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU) 2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Body Protection

Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.

Respiratory protection

For nuisance exposures use type P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level protection use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Control of environmental exposure

Do not let product enter drains.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

Information on basic physicochemical properties

• Appearancesolid
• OdourNo data available
• Odour ThresholdNo data available
• pHNo data available
• Melting point/freezing pointMelting point/range: 85 - 95 °C - lit.
• Initial boiling point and boiling range196.62°C (rough estimate)
• Flash pointNo data available
• Evaporation rateNo data available
• Flammability (solid, gas)No data available
• Upper/lower flammability or explosive limitsNo data available
• Vapour pressureNo data available
• Vapour densityNo data available
• Relative densityNo data available
• Water solubilityNo data available
• Partition coefficient: n-octanol/waterNo data available
• Autoignition temperatureNo data available
• Decomposition temperatureNo data available
• ViscosityNo data available
• Explosive propertiesNo data available
• Oxidizing propertiesNo data available

Other safety information

No data available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

Reactivity

No data available

Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Possibility of hazardous reactions

No data available

Conditions to avoid

No data available

Incompatible materials

Strong oxidizing agents

Hazardous decomposition products

Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides Other decomposition products - No data available

In the event of fire: see section 5

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

Information on toxicological effects

Acute toxicity

LD50 Oral - Rat - 1.150 mg/kg
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - > 5.000 mg/kg

Skin corrosion/irritation

No data available

Serious eye damage/eye irritation

No data available

Respiratory or skin sensitisation

No data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

No data available

Carcinogenicity

IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.

Reproductive toxicity

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

No data available

Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

No data available

Aspiration hazard

No data available

Additional Information

RTECS: UQ0840000
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.

Toxicity

LD50 orally in male mice, male rats, female rats, chicks (mg/kg): 780, 1150, 1200, 1270 (Gralla)

SECTION 12: Ecological information

Toxicity

No data available

Persistence and degradability

No data available

Bioaccumulative potential

No data available

Mobility in soil

No data available

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT/vPvB assessment not available as chemical safety assessment not required/not conducted

Other adverse effects

No data available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

Waste treatment methods

Product

Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.

Contaminated packaging

Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

UN number

ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -

UN proper shipping name

ADR/RID: Not dangerous goods IMDG: Not dangerous goods IATA: Not dangerous goods

Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -

Packaging group

ADR/RID: - IMDG: - IATA: -

Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no

Special precautions for user

No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Regulations on the Safety Management of Hazardous Chemicals

China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015:Not Listed. website: #

Measures for Environmental Management of New Chemical Substances

Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC):Listed. website: #

EC Inventory:Listed.

European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS):Listed. website: #

Korea Existing Chemicals List (KECL):Listed. website: //ncis.nier.go.kr

New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC):Listed. website: #

Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS):Listed. website: #

United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory:Listed. website: #

Vietnam National Chemical Inventory:Listed. website: #

SECTION 16: Other information

Abbreviations and acronyms

• ADR: European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
• CAS: Chemical Abstracts Service
• EC50: Effective Concentration 50%
• IATA: International Air Transportation Association
• IMDG: International Maritime Dangerous Goods
• LC50: Lethal Concentration 50%
• LD50: Lethal Dose 50%
• RID: Regulation concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
• STEL: Short term exposure limit
• TWA: Time Weighted Average

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