Product Name: Isovaleraldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal
Chemical Family: Aldehyde Acetal
Formula: C10H20O3
Synonyms: 2-Methylbutyraldehyde, propylene glycol acetal
Recommended Use: Industrial flavor and fragrance ingredient
Supplier: Manufacturer or distributor information available upon request
CAS Number: 74547-94-3
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center or company emergency line specified on product packaging
Classification: Flammable liquid, skin and eye irritant, may be harmful if swallowed or inhaled
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, flammable liquid and vapor
Pictogram: Flammable, Exclamation Mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing vapors, use in a well-ventilated area, keep away from heat/sparks/open flames, wear protective gloves and eye protection, wash thoroughly after handling
Potential Health Effects: Irritation to respiratory system, eyes, skin, possible headache, nausea from vapors
Environmental Hazards: Avoid release to the environment, toxic to aquatic life in concentrated form
Chemical Name: Isovaleraldehyde Propylene Glycol Acetal
Concentration: 98% or greater
Impurities: Trace aldehydes or glycols <2%
CAS Number: 74547-94-3
Other Identifiers: None
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing and rinse skin thoroughly with water for at least 15 minutes, seek medical attention if irritation occurs
Eye Contact: Rinse immediately with plenty of water for at least 20 minutes, lift eyelids occasionally, contact physician
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical care if symptoms like coughing or dizziness persist
Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting, rinse mouth with water, seek immediate medical aid
Most Important Symptoms: Irritation of skin, eyes, upper airways, nausea in severe exposures
Special Advice: Treat symptomatically, show safety data to medical personnel
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam, water spray
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: Direct water jet, may cause chemical spread
Hazards From Combustion: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aldehyde vapors
Protective Equipment: Self-contained breathing apparatus, full protective gear
Firefighting Procedures: Move containers from fire area if safe, cool exposed containers with water spray, prevent runoff from entering water drains
Explosion Risk: Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air
Personal Precautions: Evacuate unnecessary personnel, ventilate area, avoid inhalation and skin contact, wear protective equipment
Methods for Clean-Up: Contain spill, absorb with inert materials such as sand or earth, sweep up and place in tightly closed containers for disposal
Environmental Precautions: Prevent runoff to drains, soil, and waterways
Disposal: Dispose as per local regulations, wear chemical-resistant gloves, avoid direct handling
Cleaning: Ventilate and wash contaminated area with water and detergent
Handling: Keep away from ignition sources, use only in areas with good air flow, avoid personal exposure, wash hands thoroughly after use, keep container tightly closed
Storage: Store in cool, dry, well-ventilated location, avoid direct sunlight, separation from oxidizing agents, acids, strong bases
Packaging Materials: Use corrosion-proof containers
Technical Measures: Ensure electrical equipment is flameproof
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizers, acids, reducing agents
Occupational Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH exposure limits for this compound, practice general hygiene standards
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eye wash stations, safety showers in work area
Personal Respiratory Protection: Use NIOSH-approved respirator in poorly ventilated places
Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene)
Eye Protection: Safety goggles with side shields
Skin Protection: Lab coats, chemical-resistant aprons as needed
Hygiene Measures: Remove contaminated clothing, avoid skin contact, wash hands and face after handling
Physical State: Clear to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Strong fruity, fermented scent
Melting Point: Not established
Boiling Point: 205-210°C (401-410°F) typically
Flash Point: Approx. 80°C (176°F) closed cup
Autoignition Temperature: 220°C (428°F)
Vapor Pressure: 0.2 mmHg @ 20°C
Vapor Density: Heavier than air
Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, miscible with most organic solvents
pH: Not applicable (neutral liquid)
Viscosity: Low to moderate
Explosive Limits: Lower: 1.2%, Upper: 8.2% (estimate)
Density: 1.06 g/cm³ at room temperature
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not measured
Stability: Stable under normal temperature and storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Open flames, high heat, sparks, static discharge
Materials to Avoid: Oxidizing agents, acids, metal chlorides
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, irritant fumes, aldehydes
Risk of Polymerization: No known polymerization risk
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, ingestion, eye exposure
Acute Effects: Irritation to skin, eyes, and respiratory system, possible upset stomach, headache
Chronic Effects: Prolonged contact can cause dermatitis or respiratory issues
LD50 (Oral, rat): 2200 mg/kg (estimate by analogy to related compounds)
Carcinogenic Status: No component listed as known carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA
Mutagenicity: Not tested, not anticipated based on composition
Other Health Effects: Vapor may cause drowsiness or dizziness, symptoms may worsen in enclosed or poorly ventilated spaces
Sensitization: Not expected to cause skin sensitization
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic life in concentrated form, minimal impact in diluted discharge
Biodegradability: Likely to degrade under environmental conditions but persistent in large spills
Bioaccumulation: Low potential for bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Moderate mobility, may leach in significant spills
Fate in Environment: Degrades slowly in air, rapid breakdown when exposed to sunlight, more stable in soil or groundwater
Other Effects: Chronic exposure to aquatic systems may impact small organisms
Product Disposal: Dispose of in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations for hazardous chemicals, do not allow to reach sewage or waterways
Contaminated Packaging: Empty containers retain residue and vapors, triple rinse before recycling or disposal, puncture after rinsing
Treatment Methods: High-temperature incineration preferred, chemical treatment in licensed facilities
Special Precautions: Use proper PPE, handle all waste in containers that prevent leakage
UN Number: 3271
UN Proper Shipping Name: Esters, N.O.S. (including Isovaleraldehyde propylene glycol acetal)
Transport Hazard Class: 3 (Flammable liquid)
Packing Group: III
Environmental Hazard: Not classified as marine pollutant under standard conditions
Special Transport Precautions: Secure containers upright, retain documents for inspection, avoid transport with incompatible substances
DOT, IATA, IMDG: Regulated as flammable liquid for all major modes
US TSCA: Listed
EU REACH: Not registered in individual capacity, intermediates used under controlled conditions
OSHA Hazard: Covered as hazardous under OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
SARA Title III: Not subject to Section 313 reporting
California Proposition 65: Not listed as a known chemical
Canadian DSL: Listed
WHMIS Classification: B2 (Flammable Liquid), D2B (Toxic Material causing other toxic effects)
Labeling: Proper shipping and storage labels indicated; Safety data available upon request
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