1,2-Propylene Oxide

Identification

Substance: 1,2-Propylene Oxide

CAS RN: 75-56-9

Shipping Name/Number:
    UN 1280; Propylene oxide

STCC:
    49 066 20; Propylene oxide

State:
    liquid
    gas
Color:
    colorless
Odor:
    odorless
    fruity/floral/sweet
    petroleum-like odor
    alcohol-like odor
Taste:
    tasteless
Specific Gravity:
    floats in water (< 1)
Vapor Density:
    settles in air (> 1)

Neurological:
    lowered mental state
    unresponsive
    fatigue/weakness
    headache
    lack of coordination
Eyes:
    eye irritation/redness
Nose:
    nasal irritation
Mouth/Throat:
    coughing/choking
    mouth irritation
    throat irritation
Cardiovascular:
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Respiratory:
    irregular breathing
    slow breathing
    rapid breathing
    shortness of breath
    wheezing
    respiratory arrest
    resp burning/irritation
    pulmonary edema
    chest discomfort
    congestion
    coughing/choking
    hypoxia/cyanosis
Gastro/Urinary:
    nausea
    vomiting
    diarrhea
Skin:
    itching
    skin burns/burning
    skin swelling
    rash
    skin redness
    cyanosis/blue

NFPA704-Health:
    3 - Serious
NFPA704-Flammability:
    4 - Extreme
NFPA704-Instability:
    2 - Moderate
NFPA704-Special Hazards:
    Not Applicable

Miscellaneous Categories:
    Not Applicable
DOT Hazard Classifications:
    Class 3 - Flammable liquids (and Combustible liquids [U.S.])
WMDs:
    Not Applicable

Placard:
    Dangerous - Mixed load/unidentified cargo
    Class 3 - Liquids, flammable/combustible
    Class 3 - Fuel oil, gasoline and hot/elevated temperature
Rail Car:
    Box car
Road Trailer:
    Mixed Cargo
    Intermodal Freight Container

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