Acetaldehyde AR [75-07-0]
Acetaldehyde is used in the industry for the production of acetic acid, acetic anhydride, chloroform, pentaerythritol and many other compounds. Like formaldehyde, it undergoes condensation reactions with phenol and amines, which form synthetic resins.
Content (GC) min. 99.0%
Residue after evaporation max. 0.01%
Lead (Pb) max. 0.001%
Iron (Fe) max. 0.001%
Insoluble substances max. 0.002%
Free acids (as CH3COOH) max. 0.5%
Solubility: mixes with water, alcohol, ether
Application: analytical reagent, organic synthesis, e.g. production of paraldehyde, acetic acid, plastics, rubber
Appearance: a clear, colorless liquid with a pungent odor
Hazard pictograms
Labels for hazardous chemicals and mixtures that are part of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS). The pictograms recommended by GHS have the shape of a square set on the top. They should contain a black symbol on a white background with a red border.
Priority rules to be observed in connection with the labeling of a substance:
– the skull and crossbones, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added.
– corrosivity, the pictogram exclamation mark should not be added if it concerns eye or skin irritation.
– health hazard determining respiratory sensitization, the exclamation mark pictogram should not be added if it concerns skin sensitization or irritation to eyes or skin.
Source: GHS pictograms
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