Material Safety Data Sheet
(S)-Methyl glycidyl ether  
 
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification
MSDS Name: (S)-Methyl glycidyl ether
Catalog Numbers: 86-44885

Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients 
CAS#64491-68-5
Chemical Name: (S)-Methyl glycidyl ether
Percent  97%min
EINECS/ELINCS: Not available
Hazard Symbols: F,Xi
Risk Phrases: 16-26-37/39
Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]
 
Signal word Danger
Hazard statement(s)
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary statement(s)
P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.

Section 3 - Hazards Identification 
Flammable, cause irritation to eyes and skin.

Potential Health Effects
Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed.
Skin: May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes: Causes serious eye irritation.

Section 4 - First Aid Measures 
4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice: Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled: If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed: Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: no data available

Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures 
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media: Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: Carbon oxides
5.3 Advice for firefighters: Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information: Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures 
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations (see section 13).
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

Section 7 - Handling and Storage 
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store under inert gas. Moisture sensitive.
7.3 Specific end uses
no data available.

Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection 
8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

Personal protective equipment
Eye/face protection: Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin protection: Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.
Body Protection: impervious clothing, Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing, The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection: Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).

Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties 
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Colorless, clear
Odor: Not available
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
 Boiling Point: 110-111 °C - lit.
Freezing/Melting Point: 127-132°C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available
 Flash Point: 53°C
Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
 Specific Gravity/Density: 0,982 g/mL at 25 °C
Molecular Formula: C4H8O2
Molecular Weight: 88.11 .

Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity 
Chemical Stability: Not available.
Conditions to Avoid: Heat, flames and sparks. Extremes of temperature and direct sunlight.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Other decomposition products - no data available
Hazardous Polymerization: has not been reported.

Section 11 - Toxicological Information 
RTECS#: Not available.
CAS#64491-68-5
LD50/LC50: RTECS: Not available.
Carcinogenicity:IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Other Studies: The toxicological properties have not been fully investigated.
WGK Germany :3
Remark: The Material is for laboratory experimental / analytical use only and will not be used on humans or animals.

Section 12 - Ecological Information 
Additional ecological information:
General notes: no data available

Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
Product: Burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber but exert extra care in igniting as this material is highly flammable. Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company.
Contaminated packaging: Dispose of as unused product.

Section 14 - Transport Information 
14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 3271                     IMDG: 3271                       IATA: 3271
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID:  ETHERS, N.O.S. ((S)-(+)-Glycidyl methyl ether)
IMDG:  ETHERS, N.O.S. ((S)-(+)-Glycidyl methyl ether)

IATA:  Ethers, n.o.s. ((S)-(+)-Glycidyl methyl ether)
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 3                             IMDG: 3                                IATA: 3
14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: II                             IMDG: II                                IATA: II
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: no                          IMDG Marine pollutant: no     IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
no data available

Section 15 - Regulatory Information
European/International Regulations
      This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
           Hazard Symbols:
           Risk Phrases:
                   R11 Highly flammable.
                   R19 May form explosive peroxides.
                   R36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
           Safety Phrases:
                  S16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.
                  S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.

Section 16 - Additional Information
While the information herein is believed to be reliable, it is furnished without warranty of any kind. It shall be used only as a guide. We assume no liabilities from the use of this product or information contained herein.