2-Oxirane carboxaldehyde cas no:765-34-4

Name2-Oxirane carboxaldehyde
CAS765-34-4
Synonyms2,3-Epoxypropanal;Glycidaldehyde
EINECS(EC#)212-143-8
Molecular FormulaC3H4 O2
Molecular Weight72.07

refractive index1.601

Hazardclass3.1

Risk 11
Safety Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, and tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion, skin contact, intraperitoneal, and intravenous routes. Moderately toxic by inhalation. Human systemic effects by inhalation: changes in central nervous system electrical activity, olfactory changes, and excitement. Mutation data reported. A human eye irritant. Powerful skin sensitizer and mucous membrane irritant. Flammable when exposed to heat, flame, or oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits acrid smoke and irritating fumes. See also ALDEHYDES.

TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled, ingested or absorbed through skin. Inhalation or contact with some of these materials will irritate or burn skin and eyes. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause pollution.