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Acetaldehyde

CAS: 75-07-0 Category: Industrial ⚠ DANGER
Also known as: Ethanal, Acetic aldehyde, Ethyl aldehyde

Quick Facts

CAS Number75-07-0
Signal WordDANGER
GHS Hazard Classesflammable, toxic, health hazard
NFPA RatingHealth: 2 / Flammability: 4 / Reactivity: 2
Common NamesEthanal, Acetic aldehyde, Ethyl aldehyde
PubChem CID177

Hazard Summary

⚠ DANGER: Extremely flammable (flash point −39 °C / −38 °F) with a strong characteristic odor at low concentrations. IARC Group 2B carcinogen. Major intermediate chemical; also produced metabolically from alcohol oxidation.

GHS Hazard Pictograms

🔥 Flammable ☠ Acutely Toxic ❤️ Health Hazard

Hazard Statements (H-codes)

H224 – Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H302 – Harmful if swallowed
H332 – Harmful if inhaled
H335 – May cause respiratory irritation
H351 – Suspected of causing cancer
H400 – Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary Statements (P-codes)

P210 – Keep away from heat/sparks
P260 – Do not breathe vapours
P273 – Avoid release to environment

First Aid Measures (Section 4)

👁 Eye Contact
Flush with water for 15 minutes. Seek medical attention.
🖐 Skin Contact
Wash with soap and water. Causes defatting.
🫁 Inhalation
Remove to fresh air. Respiratory irritant. Seek medical attention for significant exposure.
🫦 Ingestion
Call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Seek medical attention.

Storage & Handling

🔒 Storage & Handling: Flammable storage, refrigerated if possible. Bond containers when transferring. Stabilize against polymerization.

PPE Requirements

Chemical goggles
Nitrile gloves
Organic vapour respirator
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