Product Name: 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis((acetyloxy)methyl)-, 1,3-diacetate
Synonyms: Acetoxymethylated 1,3-propanediol diacetate
CAS No: Provided by manufacturer or regulatory sources
Use: Specialty chemical for synthesis, chemical processing intermediate
Manufacturer/Supplier Details: Refer to supplier for address and emergency contact information
Emergency Contact: Manufacturer 24-hour hotline, local emergency responder number
Recommended Restrictions: For laboratory, manufacturing, or industrial use only; avoid consumer exposure
Classification: Eye irritation (Category 2A), skin irritation (Category 2), specific target organ toxicity—single exposure, flammable liquid (if applicable by flash point)
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes serious eye irritation, May cause skin irritation, May cause respiratory tract irritation, May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Pictograms: Exclamation mark, Health hazard symbol
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors or mist, Wear eye/face protection, Wash skin thoroughly after handling, Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames
Other Hazards: Most acute symptoms occur through direct skin or eye contact; vapor inhalation may produce dizziness or headache; risk of environmental contamination if spilled
Chemical Identity: 1,3-Propanediol, 2,2-bis((acetyloxy)methyl)-, 1,3-diacetate
Concentration: 100% (unless specified otherwise by formulation or mixture)
Impurities: Trace levels of acetic acid, byproducts less than 0.1% based on manufacturing process
Formula: C11H18O8
Molecular Weight: Approximately 278 g/mol
Additives: No stabilizers or preservatives declared
Inhalation: Remove affected person to fresh air without delay; administer oxygen if breathing is difficult; seek medical attention if symptoms persist;
Skin Contact: Wash thoroughly with soap and water; remove contaminated clothing; continue rinsing if irritation continues; seek medical advice for persistent symptoms;
Eye Contact: Flush carefully with water for at least 15 minutes, lifting eyelids to ensure thorough rinsing; consult an ophthalmologist if irritation continues;
Ingestion: Rinse mouth thoroughly; do not induce vomiting unless instructed by poison center or medical personnel; seek immediate medical care; never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person;
Most Important Symptoms/Effects: Redness, itching, or burning in contact area; possible discomfort, nausea, or respiratory effects from inhalation;
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water mist, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide;
Unsuitable Media: Direct water spray may scatter material;
Specific Hazards: Vapors heavier than air may travel along surfaces to distant ignition sources; combustion releases carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, acetic acid vapors;
Special Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full firefighting gear;
Advice for Firefighters: Approach upwind, cool containers at risk of exposure with water spray, avoid inhaling combustion products;
Hazardous Combustion Products: Acetic acid fumes, carbon oxides, irritating or toxic vapors;
Personal Precautions: Wear protective gloves, goggles, chemical-resistant clothing; ventilate affected area; avoid breathing vapor or mist;
Environmental Precautions: Stop spill from entering drains, waterways, or soil;
Containment: Dike with inert absorbent material, such as sand, earth, or vermiculite, to contain spread;
Clean Up: Scoop or sweep up into appropriate, labeled containers for disposal; decontaminate affected area with water and detergent; ventilate area well after cleanup;
Spill Response: Evacuate unprotected personnel, inform local authorities if risk of contamination to environment exists;
Precautions for Safe Handling: Avoid direct contact with eyes, skin, or clothing; work in well-ventilated or exhausted areas; avoid generating aerosols or vapor; practice good hygiene such as washing hands after use;
Safe Storage Conditions: Store tightly closed in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat sources, sparks, or incompatible chemicals; keep away from food or drink;
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, strong acids or bases, reducing agents;
Container Materials: Use only approved containers than can resist corrosion and prevent leakage;
Other Storage Guidance: Label clearly, secure area from unauthorized personnel;
Occupational Exposure Limits: Not established for this compound; observe general values for similar organic esters if applicable;
Engineering Controls: Use local exhaust ventilation, fume hoods, or process enclosure to minimize exposure;
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile recommended), safety goggles, protective laboratory clothing;
Respiratory Protection: Use organic vapor respirator against excess vapor or aerosol concentrations;
Environmental Controls: Minimize discharge to environment, provide secondary containment;
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands and face before breaks and after working with material; keep work clothing separate;
Appearance: Clear to slightly yellowish viscous liquid;
Odor: Mild ester or acetic aroma;
Odor Threshold: Not experimentally determined;
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water);
Melting Point: Data not available or below ambient temperature;
Boiling Point: Estimated 250–300 °C (decomposes possibly);
Flash Point: Estimated 110–140 °C;
Evaporation Rate: Slower than water;
Flammability: May burn but ignition may require significant energy or source;
Upper/Lower Flammability Limits: Not determined;
Vapor Pressure: Low at ambient temperatures;
Vapor Density: Heavier than air;
Solubility in Water: Poorly soluble;
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not established;
Auto-ignition Temperature: Not available;
Decomposition Temperature: Data not available;
Viscosity: Higher than water, oily/viscous consistency;
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions, away from heat, light, and moisture;
Conditions to Avoid: Prolonged exposure to elevated temperatures or open flame;
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong alkalis, oxidizing agents, reducing agents;
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Acetic acid vapors, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and possibly trace aldehydes on combustion or thermal decomposition;
Reactivity: Undergoes hydrolysis slowly in the presence of water and acids to form acetic acid and diol byproducts;
Acute Toxicity: Data for this compound limited, review structurally related acetates for risk guidance; oral ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation or nausea;
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate irritation by direct contact, especially on abraded or sensitive skin;
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Exposure leads to moderate to severe eye irritation;
Respiratory or Skin Sensitization: Not expected to cause sensitization; uncommon allergic response possible for sensitive individuals;
Germ Cell Mutagenicity: No published studies documenting mutagenic activity;
Carcinogenicity: No recognized listing by NTP, IARC, or OSHA based on available literature for main ingredient;
Reproductive Toxicity: No known hazard or effect on fertility;
Specific Target Organ Toxicity – Single Exposure: May cause drowsiness, dizziness, or respiratory tract irritation if significant exposure occurs;
Repeated Dose Toxicity: No relevant effects reported from repeated low-level occupational exposure;
Potential Routes of Exposure: Contact with skin, eyes, ingestion, inhalation of vapors/aerosols;
Symptoms: Eye redness, skin irritation, coughing, headache, transient respiratory effects after inhalation;
Toxicity: Ecotoxicity not fully assessed; similar acetates display low to moderate toxicity to aquatic organisms;
Persistence and Degradability: Ester linkages hydrolyze slowly in aquatic environment, yielding biodegradable byproducts;
Bioaccumulation Potential: Not expected to accumulate in organisms based on structure and partitioning properties;
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility anticipated due to hydrophobic molecular structure;
Other Hazards: Can contribute to localized oxygen depletion in aquatic systems if released in quantity;
Supporting Data: Reference chronic aquatic toxicity studies for propanediol and acetate analogs;
Product Disposal: Handle as regulated chemical waste per local, national, or regional requirements; avoid landfill or drain disposal;
Container Handling: Triple rinse and dispose of container via licensed hazardous waste contractor;
Environmental Precautions: Neutralize well in dedicated waste system before disposal; do not discharge to sewer or open waters;
Recommended Treatment: Use validated incineration with flue-gas scrubbing, especially for large quantities;
Legal Requirements: Observe all relevant local, state, and federal environmental protection guidelines for disposal;
UN Number: Assignment based on chemical’s flammability and toxicity classification; refer to IATA/IMDG/ADR indexes;
UN Proper Shipping Name: Assign based on final product review by regulatory compliance team;
Transport Hazard Class: Flammable liquid if meets criteria; irritating substance otherwise;
Packing Group: Based on levels of acute toxicity or risk to humans;
Special Precautions for User: Avoid release during transport, use UN certified containers and comply with labeling requirements;
Environmental Hazards: Report marine pollutant if confirmed in bulk shipments;
Transport in Bulk: Not recommended, consult competent authority for exceptions;
Safety, Health, Environmental Regulations: Review with national and international chemical inventories (USA TSCA, EU REACH, Canada DSL/NDSL, Australia AICS, etc.);
Hazard Communication: Ensure SDS sheets and workplace labels meet OSHA, GHS, or local law;
Laboratory Safety Standards: Comply with OSHA Lab Standard, Chemical Hygiene Plan, employer procedures;
Community Right-To-Know: Declare under SARA Title III, Section 311/312 if threshold quantities reached;
Restrictions: Subject to use restrictions for hazardous chemicals in certain applications based on national guidelines;
References: Consult latest regulatory databases, supplier notifications, and expert guidelines for compliance updates;
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