HAZARD DATA - READ THIS BEFORE GOING ANY FURTHER!!!!
BENZALDEHYDE:
VAPOUR IS NARCOTIC IN HIGH CONCENTRATIONS.
HARMFUL BY INGESTION
Colourless to yellow tinted liquid, with almond odour; b.p. 179ºC, m.p. -57ºC. Slightly soluble in water. OEL
not assigned
Toxic effects:Vapour is narcotic in high concentrations. Harmful by ingestion. Skin contact may
cause dermatitis. May cause mutagenic and/or teratogenic effects.
Hazardous reactions:Can react with oxidising materials. Can react violently with performic acid.
Fire hazards:Flash point 64ºC, ignition temp. 191ºC; extinguish fire with CO2, foam or dry powder.
Spillage & disposal:Wear goggles and gloves and ventitlate area.Absorb onto inert material and package in
containers for disposal.
SALICALDEHYDE:
HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN/EYES
Colourless liquid; b.p. 197ºC, m.p. 1-2ºC. Slightly soluble in water. OEL not assigned
Toxic effects:Harmful by ingestion, or in contact with skin/eyes.
Hazardous reactions:Not available
Fire hazards:Flash point 76ºC, ignition temp. not available; extinguish fire with dry powder.
Spillage & disposal:Absorb onto inert material and package in containers for disposal.
DIMETHYL FUMARATE:
HARMFUL IN CONTACT WITH SKIN/EYES
Colourless crystals; b.p. 193ºC, m.p. 99ºC. Immiscible with water. OEL not assigned
Toxic effects:Harmful by ingestion, or in contact with skin/eyes.Irritating to eyes. May be harmful
if ingested in quantity.
Hazardous reactions:Can react with oxidising materials.
Spillage & disposal:Absorb onto inert material and package in containers for disposal.Wash contaminated
area with water and detergent.
ALANINE:
NO REPORTED HAZARDS - TREAT AS HARMFUL
Colourless solid; m.p. 298ºC (deg). Soluble in water.
Spillage & disposal:Wash areas with water.
