Repeated exposure can result in significant skin absorption. Propylene oxide reacts with water to produce propylene glycol 57556, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol, and higher molecular weight polyglycols. Safety data sheet propylene glycol hill brothers chemical. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. Section 1 chemical product and company identification. Workplace exposure exposure can occur either in a facility that manufactures propylene oxide or in the various industrial or manufacturing facilities that use propylene oxide. Epoxides, such as 1,2butylene oxide, are highly reactive. Propylene oxide in liquid or solid solution form may be absorbed through the skin and produce toxic effects.
Propylene oxide may react vigorously with oxidizing materials, anhydrous metal halides, acids, bases, claybased adsorbent materials, and peroxides. In a typical procedure, the sample is first immersed in a mixture of equal volumes of ethanol and propylene oxide for 5 minutes, and then four times in pure oxide, 10 minutes each. Lyondellbasell is the worlds leading producer of propylene oxide po, a commodity chemical used in the manufacturing of thousands of everyday products, ranging from antifreeze to cosmetics. It was concluded that polymerization was catalyzed by an amine accelerator in the resin bretherick, 5th ed.
Lead dioxide material safety data sheet integra chemical company 1216 6th ave n kent wa 98032 phone. Propylene oxide is used in the production of industrial and consumer products. Propylene oxide is an organic compound with the molecular formula ch 3 chch 2 o. Ethylene oxide c2h4o safety data sheet sds p4798 praxair, inc. Propylene oxide also reacts with water to form back to top product uses12, propylene oxide is an intermediate used in the manufacture of a wide variety of important chemical products such as. Occupational exposure limits, if available, are listed in section 8. Propylene oxide handling and storage considerations tech. Polyethylene oxide standard conforms to regulation ec no. Identification of the substancemixture and of the company undertaking 1. Read the entire msds for a more thorough evaluation of the hazards. Chemical product and company identification product name.
According to epas toxics release inventory, environmental releases of propylene oxide declined from a high of 4. Additives chemical name cas number % ethyl mercaptan 75081 files \archives\msds pgp\default\00638901. Get medical adviceattention p362 take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Nitrous oxide, compressed safety data sheet sds p4636. Propylene oxide urethane grade pdf, 38kb propylene oxide handling pdf, 38kb huntsman internationals state of the art propylene oxide po production facility utilizes proprietary technology to produce po and coproduct methyl tertiary butyl ether mtbe by one of the lowest cost routes available today. Contain and absorb spilled liquid with noncombustible, inert absorbent material e. Polyether polyols consume the largest share of propylene oxide using between 6070% of the total global volume. Chemtrec 8004249300 outside usa 7035273887 storage and handling precautions. Finish cleaning by spreading water on the contaminated surface and allow to evacuate through the sanitary system. However, we make no warranty of merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Propylene c3h6 is a colorless, flammable, liquefied gas with a faintly sweet odor. Propylene oxide po is a colourless, reactive liquid used primarily as a building block for the manufacture of a versatile range of derivative products. Claesson, and martin malmsten laboratory for chemical surface science, department of chemistry, physical chemistry, royal institute of technology, s100 44 stockholm, sweden, and.
Copolymerization with anhydrides 38 or co2 39 results in polyesters and polycarbonates qv, respectively. Propylene oxide urethane grade pdf, 38kb propylene oxide handling pdf, 38kb huntsman internationals state of the art propylene oxide po production facility utilizes proprietary technology to produce po and coproduct methyl tertiary butyl ether mtbe. Based on the uses for this product, the public could be exposed through. Propylene oxide is a colorless, lowboiling and highly volatile liquid with a sweet ether propylene oxide reacts readily with alcohols, amines, and acids.
Propylene glycols consume another 20% of the total, and propylene glycol ethers consume about 5%. Product data and technical information corporate statement. Material safety data sheet propylene glycol msds section 1. Propylene oxide can be copolymerized with other epoxides, such as ethylene oxide qv 30,34,35 or tetrahydrofuran 36,37 to produce copolymer polyols. Identification product identifier propane other means of identification sds number wc002 product code un1978 recommended use portable fuel. Its major application is its use for the production of polyether polyols for use in making polyurethane plastics. Volatilization of propylene oxide from the aquatic environment may be an important transport mechanism. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking.
Nitrogen ii oxide, nitrogen monoxide, mononitrogen monoxide. Cdc niosh pocket guide to chemical hazards propylene oxide. Only use in wellventilated areas wash thoroughly after handling refer to personal protection section use the information in this data sheet as input to a risk. Methyloxirane, 12 epoxypropane, methyl ethylene oxide, propylene epoxide. Vinyltrimethoxysilane safety data sheet 012015 en english us sds id. Propylene oxide splashed in the eye can cause severe burning, tearing, redness, swelling and corneal burns, propylene oxide vapors also can cause. High concentrations may produce irritation of the eyes, lungs, and mucous membranes. Sigma aldrich offers a number of propylene oxide products. Prolonged exposure to vapor of even low concentrations can result in nausea and vomiting. Material safety data sheets low viscosity a resin page 3 of 6 xii. Apr 01, 20 ethylene oxide with 22 volumes of water should render it nonflammable. Guidelines for validation of propylene oxide pasteurization overview propylene oxide ppo is a registered fumigant in the us for reduction of bacteria, yeasts, and mold on raw nut meats, etc.
Dilution with 100 parts water to one part of ethylene oxide vapor may be required to control build up of flammable vapors in closed systems. If released to the atmosphere, propylene oxide will react in the vapor phase with photochemically produced hydroxyl radicals with an estimated halflife of approximately 30 days. Extreme high moderate low section 1 chemical product and company identification product name manganeseii oxide statement of hazardous nature considered a hazardous substance according to osha 29 cfr 1910. Move containers from fire area if this can be done without risk. Patterson white aluminum oxide is a dental grade abrasive used for micro abrasion in dental applications. This material does not contain any class 1 ozone depletors. Polybutylene oxide diblock copolymers at the interface between hydrophobic surfaces and water karin schillen, per m. Material safety data sheet propylene glycol industrial grade august 17, 2011 page 3 of 6 handling and storage general. Propylene oxide mixed with ammonium hydroxide, chlorosulfonic acid. This msds should be retained and available for employees and other users of this product. They polymerize in the presence of catalysts or when heated.
Workplace exposure exposure can occur either in a facility that manufactures propylene oxide or in the various industrial or. Use a shovel to put the material into a convenient waste disposal container. As a service to its customers, dow can provide names of information resources to. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Patterson aluminum oxide white patterson dental supply. Disposal considerations waste from residues this material is not a hazardous waste by rcra criteria 40 cfr 261. Propylene oxide handling and storage considerations technical bulletin page 3 of 4 propylene oxide should be stored, handled, or used only in well ventilated areas. It plays a role in how your page is seen by search engine crawlers, and how it appears in serps. Studyhazard statement category 1 category 2 category 3 category 4 category 5. One automotive product lists propylene oxide as an ingredient at a concentration of 0. Conditions aggravated by exposure no additional information is available on whether overexposure to this material would aggravate other existing special medical. Identification of the substancemixture and of the companyundertaking 1. When compared with acetylene, it has moderate btu capacity in its primary and high btu capacity in its secondary flames.
Reacts with grignard reagents and organolithium compounds. Firefighting measures promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. The heat release in the primary flame cone is slightly less than that of acetylene. Water spray can be used to reduce flame intensity, cool fireexposed containers and dilute spills to render nonflammable.
Al069 air liquide australia limited level 9 380 st. Polyethylene oxide peo kit and standards, wat011572, wat011574, wat011576, wat011578, wat011580, wat011582, wat011584, wat011586. Handling and storage advice on general occupational hygiene conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is. Tripropylene glycol 24800440 repeat exposure studies in animals indicate that tripropylene glycol may cause changes in the liver and kidneys during prolonged oral exposures. Po can be produced using a number of technologies including the shell proprietary smpo process. Propylene oxide is a stable material that will not decompose under normal conditions of temperature and pressure. The odor of propylene oxide is described as sweet, alcoholic, and etherlike with an odor threshold of 44 ppm. This colourless volatile liquid with an odour resembling ether, is produced on a large scale industrially. It is a chiral epoxide, although it is commonly used as a racemic mixture.
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