DIMETHYL CARBONATE For Synthesis

DIMETHYL CARBONATE For Synthesis

Synonyms : DMC; Methyl carbonate; Carbonic acid dimethyl ester

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Catalogue No. : AL1832 Product form : Substance
CAS Number : 616-38-6 EC Number :
Grade : EC Index Number :
Chemical Formula : C3H6O3 HSN Code : 29209099
Synonyms : Methyl carbonate
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture : Industrial. For professional use only
Uses advised against : No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification : Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,
Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053
Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail : Phone : +91 22 26317055
Mobile : +91 9820385757
e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids,
Category 2
H225
Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11
Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) : GHS02GHS02
Signal word (CLP) : Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) : H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Precautionary statements (CLP) : P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards : No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1. Substance
Name : DIMETHYL CARBONATE FOR SYNTHESIS
CAS No. : 616-38-6
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation : Assure fresh air breathing. Allow the victim to rest.
First-aid measures after skin contact : Wash skin with plenty of water. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated
clothing. Get immediate medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after eye contact : Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Get medical advice/attention.
First-aid measures after ingestion : Rinse mouth. Do not induce vomiting.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use : No additional information available
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information : Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media : Carbon dioxide. Dry powder. Foam. Water spray.
Unsuitable extinguishing media : Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard : Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard : May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting : Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory
protection.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures : Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked
lights. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures : Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up : Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference : No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling : Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use only non-sparking tools. Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking. Do not breathe vapours. Provide good ventilation in process area to prevent formation of vapour.
Hygiene measures : Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures : Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed.
Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof
electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment.
Storage conditions : Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection : Protective gloves
Eye protection : Chemical goggles or safety glasses
Skin and body protection : Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection : Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state : Liquid Colour
Colour : Clear Colorless.
Odour : pleasant.
Odour threshold : No data available
pH value : No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) : No data available
Melting point : 2 - 4 °C
Freezing point : No data available
Boiling point : 90 °C
Flash point : 16 °C Critical temperature : 274.85 °C
Auto-ignition temperature : No data available
Decomposition temperature : No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) : Flammable Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Vapour pressure : 5.6 kPa (at 20°C)
Relative vapour density at 20°C : 3.1
Relative density : No data available Density : 1.069 g/cm3
Density : 1.069 g/cm3 Relative gas density : 3.11
Relative gas density : 3.11
Solubility : Water: Insoluble in water
Log Pow : No data available
Viscosity, kinematic : No data available
Viscosity, dynamic : No data available
Explosive properties : No data available
Oxidising properties : No data available
Explosive limits : 0.0422 - 0.1287 vol %
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No additional information available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under normal conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Heat. Sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information

11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity : Not classified
Skin corrosion/irritation : Not classified
Serious eye damage/irritation : Not classified
Respiratory or skin sensitisation : Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity : Not classified
Carcinogenicity : Not classified
Reproductive toxicity : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) : Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) : Not classified

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information : No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability : No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential : No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil : No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions : No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations : Dispose of contents/container to ...
Additional information : Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.

SECTION 14: Transport information

In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) : 1161
UN-No. (IMDG) : 1161
UN-No. (IATA) : 1161
UN-No. (ADN) : 1161
UN-No. (RID) : 1161
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) : DIMETHYL CARBONATE
Transport document description (ADR) : UN 1161, DIMETHYL CARBONATE, 3, II
Transport document description (IMDG) : UN 1161, DIMETHYL CARBONATE, 3, II
Transport document description (IATA) : UN 1161, DIMETHYL CARBONATE, 3, II
Transport document description (ADN) : UN 1161, DIMETHYL CARBONATE, 3, II
Transport document description (RID) : UN 1161, DIMETHYL CARBONATE, 3, II
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
RID
Transport hazard class(es) : 3
Danger labels : 3
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) : II
Packing group (IMDG) : II
Packing group (IATA) : II
Packing group (ADN) : II
Packing group (RID) : II
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment : No
Marine pollutant : No
Other information : No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : F1
Limited quantities (ADR) : 1L
Excepted quantities (ADR) : E2
Packing instructions (ADR) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (ADR)
: T4
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (ADR)
: TP1
Tank code (ADR) : LGBF
Vehicle for tank carriage : FL
Transport category (ADR) : 2
Special provisions for carriage - Operation
(ADR)
: S2, S20
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 33
Orange plates :
Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : D/E
EAC code : 3YE
- Transport by sea
Limited quantities (IMDG) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E2
Packing instructions (IMDG) : P001
IBC packing instructions (IMDG) : IBC02
Tank instructions (IMDG) : T4
Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP1
EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E
EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-D
Stowage category (IMDG) : B
Flash point (IMDG) : 18°C c.c.
MFAG-No : 129
- Air transport
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA) : E2
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Y341
PCA limited quantity max net quantity
(IATA)
: 1L
PCA packing instructions (IATA) : 353
PCA max net quantity (IATA) : 5L
CAO packing instructions (IATA) : 364
CAO max net quantity (IATA) : 60L
ERG code (IATA) : 3L
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : F1
Limited quantities (ADN) : 1 L
Excepted quantities (ADN) : E2
Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EX, A
Ventilation (ADN) : VE01
Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 1
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : F1
Limited quantities (RID) : 1L
Excepted quantities (RID) : E2
Packing instructions (RID) : P001, IBC02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP19
Portable tank and bulk container
instructions (RID)
: T4
Portable tank and bulk container special
provisions (RID)
: TP1
Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : LGBF
Transport category (RID) : 2
Colis express (express parcels) (RID) : CE7
Hazard identification number (RID) : 33
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions
DIMETHYL CARBONATE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Candidate List
DIMETHYL CARBONATE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 1, slightly hazardous to water (Classification according to
VwVwS, Annex 3; WGK No 4077)
12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal
Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV
: Is not subje
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class I-1
Store unit : 1 liter
Classification remarks : F ; Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable
liquids must be followed
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases:
Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour
R11 Highly flammable
F Highly flammable