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 ME 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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1,3-Dihydroxyacetone