GLYOXAL 40% FOR SYNTHESIS

Substance / Preparation : GLYOXAL 40%

CAS No : 107- 22- 2                 

Substance. Contains no other components or impurities which will influence the classification of the product. 

3.1. Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Classification : Xi; R36/37/38

Hazard Class and Category Code(s), Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP)

Health hazards : Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure - Category 2 -

Warning (CLP : STOT SE 2) H371 Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Single exposure -

Respiratory tract irritation - Category 3 - Warning (CLP : STOT SE 3) H335

Skin irritation - Category 2 - Warning (CLP : Skin Corr. 2) H315

Acute toxicity, Inhalation - Category 4 - Warning (CLP : Acute Tox. 4) H332

Skin sensitisation - Category 1 - Warning (CLP : Skin Sens. 1) H317

Eye irritation - Category 2A - Warning (CLP : Eye Irrit. 2) H319

3.2. Label elements

Labelling EC 67/548 or EC 1999/45

Symbol(s) : Xi : Irritant   

R Phrase(s) : R36/37/38 : Irritating to

eyes, respiratory system and skin. 

S Phrase(s) : S26 : In case of contact with eyes,

rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

S36 : Wear suitable protective clothing.

Labelling Regulation EC 1272/2008 (CLP)

Hazard pictograms  

Signal words : Warning

Hazard statements : H319 : Causes serious eye irritation.

H315 : Causes skin irritation.

H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction.

H332 : Harmful if inhaled.

H335 : May cause respiratory irritation.

H371 : May cause damage to organs. Precautionary statements

• Prevention : P280: Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection, face protection.

P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P260: Do not breathe dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

P264: Wash thoroughly after handling.

P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P272: Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.

• Response : P302+P352: IF ON SKIN : Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P309+P311: IF exposed or if you feel unwell : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.

Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

P304+P340: IF INHALED : Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P333+P313: If skin irritation or rash occurs : Get medical advice. P363: Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

• Storage : P403+P233: Store in well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405: Store locked up.

• Disposal considerations : P501: Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or

special waste collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation.

3.3. Other hazards

Other hazards : The substance does not fulfil the criteria to

be identified as PBT substance or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH. 

4.1. Description of first aid measures

Inhalation : Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

Skin contact : If skin irritation or rash occurs : Specific treatment (see on this label).

Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical advice. Wash with plenty of soap and water.

Eye contact: Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. If eye irritation persists : Get medical advice.

Ingestion : Obtain emergency medical attention. Do NOT induce vomiting. Rinse mouth.

4.2. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed

Symptoms relating to use : Danger of serious damage to health by prolonged

exposure through inhalation. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.

May cause an allergic skin reaction. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs.

4.3. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed

General information : Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If you feel unwell,

seek medical advice (show the label where possible).

5.1. Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media : Foam. Dry powder. Carbon dioxide. Water spray. Sand.

Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.

Surrounding fires : Use water spray or fog for cooling exposed containers.

5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture

Hazardous combustion products : Under fire conditions, hazardous fumes will be present.

5.3. Advice for fire-fighters

Protection against fire : Do not enter fire area without proper protective

equipment, including respiratory protection. Special procedures : Exercise

caution when fighting any chemical fire. Avoid (reject) fire-fighting water to enter environment. 

6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

For emergency responders : Equip cleanup crew with proper protection.

Ventilate area. Avoid breathing dust, fume, gas, mist, vapours, spray.

For non-emergency personnel : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.

6.2. Environmental precautions

Environmental precautions : Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. Notify

authorities if product enters sewers or public waters.

6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up

Clean up methods : Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous

earth as soon as possible. Collect spillage. Store away from other materials.

6.4. Reference to other sections

See section 8. Exposure controls/personal protection 

9.1. Information on basic physical and chemical properties

Physical state at 20 °C : Liquid.

Colour : Clear Colorless

Odour : Characteristic odour

Odour threshold : No data available.

pH value : No data available.

Melting point [°C] : No data available.

Decomposition point [°C] : N/A

Critical temperature [°C] : N/A

Auto-ignition temperature [°C] : N/A

Flammability (solid, gas) : N/A

Flash point [°C] : N/A

Boiling point [°C] : 51°C

Initial boiling point [°C] : N/A

Final boiling point [°C] : N/A

Evaporation rate : N/A

Vapour pressure [20°C] : 17.535

mm of Hg (@ 2 Vapour pressure

mm/Hg : 17.535 mm of Hg (@ 2 Vapour

density : 0,62 Density [g/cm3] : 1.270 g/cm3

Relative density, gas (air=1) : N/A

Relative density, liquid (water=1) : N/A

Solubility in water [% weight] : Soluble in water

Solubility in water : N/A

Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C : No data available.

Solubility : Neutral. Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s] : N/A

9.2. Other information

Explosive properties : N/A

Explosion limits - upper [%] : N/A

Explosion limits - lower [%] : N/A 

Oxidising properties : No data available. 

11.1. Information on toxicological effects Acute toxicity

• Inhalation : Harmful if inhaled.

• Dermal : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

• Ingestion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Corrosion : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Irritation : Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.

May cause respiratory irritation. Sensitization : May cause an allergic

skin reaction. Mutagenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Carcinogenicity : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Toxic for reproduction : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

STOT-single exposure : Causes damage to organ.

STOT-repeated exposure : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met.

Aspiration hazard : Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met. 

12.1. Toxicity

Toxicity information : Not established.

12.2. Persistence - degradability

Persistence - degradability : Biodegradable. 

12.3. Bioaccumulative potential

Bioaccumulative potential : Not established.

12.4. Mobility in soil

Mobility in soil : Not established.

12.5. Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment : The substance

does not fulfil the criteria to be identified as PBT substance

or vPvB substance according to Annex XIII of Regulation REACH.

12.6. Other adverse effects

Environmental precautions : Avoid release to the environment. 

13.1. Waste treatment methods

General : Avoid release to the environment.

Dispose in a safe manner in accordance with local/national regulations.

Dispose of this material and its container to hazardous or special waste

collection point, in accordance with local, regional, national and/or international regulation. 

15.1. Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture

Safety, health and environmental : Ensure all national/local regulations are observed. regulations/legislation

specific for the substance or mixture REACH Restrictions - Annex XVII : The components of this product are

not subject to restrictions. REACH Authorisation - Annex XIV : The components of this product are not subject to authorization.

15.2. Chemical Safety Assessment

Chemical Safety Assessment : It has not been carried out. 

Abbreviations and acronyms : PBT: persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic. vPvB: very persistent and very bioaccumulative

Sources of key data used : REGULATION (EC) No 1272/2008 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 16 December 2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, amending and repealing Directives 67/548/EEC and 1999/45/EC, and amending Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006 Further information : None. In accordance with REACH Regulation (CE) Nº 1907/2006 and with CLP Regulation (CE) Nº 1272/2008 DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY The information in this SDS was obtained from sources which we believe are reliable. However, the information is provided without any warranty, express or implied, regarding its correctness. The conditions or methods of handling,storage, use or disposal of the product are beyond our control and may be beyond our knowledge. For this and other reasons, we do not assume responsibility and expressly disclaim liability for loss, damage or expense arising out of or in any way connected with the handling, storage, use or disposal of the product. This MSDS was prepared and is to be used only for this product. If the product is used as a component in another product, this MSDS information may not be applicable.