Updated June 14, 2007





                                                  DI HYDROXYACETONE

                                             Material Safety Data Sheet ( MSDS)

                                                                              Eye Contact: May cause irritation. Irrigate eye with water for at

1. PRODUCT I DENTI FI CATI ON

                                                                              least 15 to 20 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

    Product Name: dihydroxyacetone                                            Skin Contact: May cause irritation; skin can become transiently

    I NCI Name: dihydroxy-2-propanone, dihyxal                                discolored to red or brown.

    Synonyms: 1,3-dihydroxyacetone                                            I ngestion: No specific hazard known

    CAS Number: 96-26-4

    EI NECS Number: 202-494-5                                             8. FI RST AI D MEASURES

    Origin: synthetic

                                                                              Eyes: Irrigate eyes with a heavy stream of water for at least 15 to

                                                                              20 minutes. If irritation persists get medical attention.

2. PHYSI CAL & CHEMI CAL PROPERTI ES

                                                                              Skin: Wash exposed areas of the body with soap and water.

                                        68 - 71oC (154 - 160oF)

    Melting Point:                                                            I nhalation: Remove from area of exposure. If breathing is

    Boiling Point:                      not applicable                        difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.

    Vapor Pressure:                     not applicable                        I ngestion: If gastrointestinal symptoms develop, consult medical

    Vapor Density:                      not applicable                        personnel.

    Evaporation Rate:        not applicable

    Density:                            not determined                    9. FI RE FI GHTI NG MEASURES

    Solubility in w ater:    soluble

                                                                              Flammability Limits: None known

    pH Value:                4 - 6 (5% water)

                                                                              Unusual Fire Hazard: None known

    Appearance & Odor:       off- white crystalline powder, faint odor

                                                                              Fire Fighting Procedures: Firefighters should wear full fire-

                                                                              fighting turn-out gear (full Bunker gear) including NIOSH-approved

3. STABI LI TY & REACTI VI TY

                                                                              self-contained breathing apparatus with full facepiece operated in

   Chemical Stability: may lose activity when stored at > 6oC (43oF)          the pressure demand or other positive pressure mode.

   I ncompatibility: none known

                                                                          10. TOXI COLOGI CAL I NFORMATI ON

   Hazardous Decomposition Products: none known

   Hazardous Polymerisation: will not occur

                                                                              Acute Toxicity: LD50 16 g/ kg (oral, rats)

                                                                              Skin Tests: Dihydroxyacetone was tolerated well by rabbits in

4. HANDLI NG & STORAGE

                                                                              acute skin and mucous membrane tolerance tests. Dihydroxy-

    Avoid contact with eyes and skin. Wash thoroughly after handling.         acetone reacts with the horny layer of the skin and does not

    As with all chemicals, good industrial hygiene practices should be        penetrate into deeper skin layer.

    followed when handling this material.                                     Carcinogenicity, Mutagenicity: not data available

    Avoid freezing or excessive heat. Do not handle or store near an

                                                                          11. DI SPOSAL CONSI DERATI ONS

    open flame, heat or other sources of ignition. Keep the container

    tightly closed and in a cool, well-ventilated place.                      Storage and disposal must be in accordance with applicable local,

                                                                              state & federal disposal regulations. Characterization and com-

5. ACCI DENTAL RELEASE MEASURES                                               pliance with applicable laws are the responsibility solely of the

                                                                              generator.

    Isolate spill area immediately. Keep unauthorized personnel away.

    Ventilate closed spaces before entering. Do not touch or walk

                                                                          12. TRANSPORT I NFORMATI ON

    through spilled material. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers,

    basements or confined areas. Surface may become slippery after            DOT Shipping Name: Refer to corresponding hazard class

    spillage. Use vacuum or broom sweeping and remove to disposal             ADR/ RI C Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class

    container. If damp, flush with water.                                     Sea Transport I MDG Code: Refer to corresponding hazard class

                                                                              Air Transport I ATA: Refer to corresponding hazard class

6. EXPOSURE CONTROLS & PERSONAL PROTECTI ON

                                                                          13. DI SCLAI MER

    Respiratory Protection: Avoid to breath dust. Use NIOSH/ OSHA-

    approved respiratory protective equipment.                                This information relates only to the specific material designated and

    Protective Clothing: Gloves recommended to prevent skin                   may not be valid for such material used in combination with any

    contact. Safety glasses, goggles, or face shield recommended for          other materials or in any other process. Such information is to be

    eye protection.                                                           the best of the company s knowledge and believed accurate and

    Other Protective Measures: Employees must practice good                   reliable as of the date indicated. However, no representation,

    personal hygiene, washing exposed areas of skin several times daily       warranty or guarantee of any kind, express or implied, is made as

    and laundering contaminated clothing before re-use.                       to its accuracy, reliability or completeness and we assume no

                                                                              responsibility for any loss, damage or expense, direct or

7. HAZARDS I DENTI FI CATI ON

                                                                              consequential, arising out of use. It is the user s responsibility to

    General: Relatively non hazardous and non combustible.                    satisfy himself as to the suitableness & completeness of such

    I nhalation: Avoid to breath dust. May cause irritation to the            information for his own particular use.

    respiratory tract.





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