VANILLIN (ICSC)

VANILLIN	ICSC: 1740

Date of Peer Review: November 2009

4-Hydroxy-3-methoxybenzaldehyde
2-Methoxy-4-formylphenol
Vanillic aldehyde

CAS #	121-33-5	C₈H₈O₃
RTECS #	YW5775000	Molecular mass: 152.14
UN #
EC/EINECS #	204-465-2

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough.	Avoid inhalation of dust.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin			Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

GHS Classification
May be harmful if swallowed
Harmful to aquatic life

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases and halogens.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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VANILLIN

ICSC: 1740

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALLINE POWDER , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing irritating fumes. Reacts violently with halogens, strong bases and strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 285°C
Melting point: 81-83°C
Density: 1.06 g/cmł
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 1.0
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: negligible
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.2

Flashpoint: 153°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: >400°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.21

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Vanillin (FAO Nutrition Meetings Report Series 44a)
       VANILLIN (JECFA Evaluation)
       Vanillin  (SIDS)