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acrolein; prop-2-enal; acrylaldehyde

CAS 107-02-8 · C3H4O

Hazard class

Danger — Flammable, Toxic, Corrosive, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

FlammableToxicCorrosiveEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H330 Fatal if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H300 Fatal if swallowed
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Common uses (US EPA CDR)

IntermediateCorrosion inhibitorReducing agent

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m3) ST 0.3 ppm (0.8 mg/m3) (Aldehydes)
OSHA PEL TWA 0.1 ppm (0.25 mg/m3)
IDLH 2 ppm

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

ACROLEIN · Acrylaldehyde · 2-Propenal · prop-2-enal · Propenal · Acrylic aldehyde · Aqualin · Allyl aldehyde

Molecular weight

56.06 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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