Name:	Propyl (S)-(-)-lactate Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:
CAS:	53651-69-7

Section 1 - Chemical Product   MSDS Name:Propyl (S)-(-)-lactate Material Safety Data Sheet
Synonym:

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Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

CAS#	Chemical Name	content	EINECS#
53651-69-7	Propyl (S)-(-)-lactate		unlisted

Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases: 37 41 66

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Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
  EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Irritating to respiratory system. Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Risk of serious damage to eyes.
Skin:
May cause skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if swallowed.
Inhalation:
Causes respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Not available.

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Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
  Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.

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Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
  General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

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Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
  General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container.

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Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
  Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep under a nitrogen blanket.

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Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
  Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits CAS# 53651-69-7: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced.

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Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
 
Physical State: Liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: Not available.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 1.1mbar @20 deg C
Viscosity: 3.3 mPa.s @20 deg C
Boiling Point: 170 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: -14 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: 390 deg C ( 734.00 deg F)
Flash Point: 69 deg C ( 156.20 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >170 deg C
Solubility in water: completely miscible
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.000
Molecular Formula: C6H12O3
Molecular Weight: 132.16

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Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
  Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, water.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

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Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  RTECS#:
CAS# 53651-69-7 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
Propyl (S)-(-)-lactate - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.

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Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
  Ecotoxicity:
Log Pow: 0.51

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Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
  Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.

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Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
 
IATA
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
IMO
Not regulated as a hazardous material.
RID/ADR
Not regulated as a hazardous material.

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Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
 
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XI
Risk Phrases:
R 37 Irritating to respiratory system.
R 41 Risk of serious damage to eyes.
R 66 Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or
cracking.
Safety Phrases:
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 39 Wear eye/face protection.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 53651-69-7: No information available.
Canada
CAS# 53651-69-7 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 53651-69-7 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 53651-69-7 is listed on the TSCA inventory.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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