SAFETY DATA SHEET
Date Issued : 07/31/2018
SDS No : 0962
Propylene Carbonate
1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
PRODUCT NAME: Propylene Carbonate
GENERAL USE: Used as a solvent in surface coatings, paint strippers, paint and finish removers, cosmetics.
MANUFACTURER 24 HR. EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS
Shrieve Chemical Company
1755 Woodstead Ct.
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Emergency Contact: Audris King
Emergency Phone: (800) 424-9300
Alternate Contact: Sue Shelver
Customer Service: (800) 367-4226
Poison Control Center (Medical) :(877) 800-5553
CHEMTREC (US Transportation) :(800) 424-9300
International: (703) 527-3887
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS CLASSIFICATIONS
Health:
Eye Irritation, Category 2A
GHS LABEL
GHS Classification in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS)
Exclamation
mark
SIGNAL WORD: WARNING
HAZARD STATEMENTS
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
Prevention:
P264: Wash skin thoroughly after handling.
9114277V: Wear eye protection/face protection.
Response:
P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy
to do. Continue rinsing.
P337+P313: If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
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Chemical Name Wt.% CAS
1,3-dioxolan-2-one, 4-methyl- 100 108-32-7
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
EYES: Immediately flush eyes with a continuous water stream for at least 20 minutes. Lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If
irritation persists seek medical attention.
SKIN: Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Get medical attention if symptoms occur.
INGESTION: If swallowed, DO NOT induce vomiting. Get medical attention if symptoms occur. Rinse mouth thoroughly with water.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Obtain medical advice if there are persistent symptoms.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA: Dry chemical, CO2, Foam, Fog.
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION PRODUCTS: Carbon oxides, other irritating fumes and smoke.
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES: Standard procedure for chemical fires. Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to
local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT: In case of fire, wear a full-face positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus and protective
suit.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SMALL SPILL: Contain and soak up spill with absorbent material. Place residues in a suitable, sealed and labeled container.
LARGE SPILL: LARGE SPILLS: Shut off leak if safe to do so. Remove all possible sources of ignition. Contain spill with inert,
absorbent material. Reclam into recovery or salvage drums or vacuum truck for proper disposal. Treat residues as small spills.
ENVIRONMENTAL PRECAUTIONS
WATER SPILL: Prevent contamination of water. Prevent material from entering drains or watercourses using sand, earth or
other appropriate barriers. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Do not breathe vapors. Evacuate area of all non-essential
personnel.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
GENERAL PROCEDURES: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practices.
HANDLING: Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid breathing (dust, vapor, mist, gas). Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and
clothing. Keep away from heat and flame. Wash hands before eating, drinking, or smoking.
STORAGE: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
ENGINEERING CONTROLS: Good general ventilation should be sufficient to control any airborne levels.
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
EYES AND FACE: Wear safety glasses (with side shields).
SKIN: Wear chemically resistant gloves.
RESPIRATORY: Use appropriate NIOSH approved respirator if necessary or risk of insufficient ventilation.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING: Wear impermeable protective clothing.
WORK HYGIENIC PRACTICES: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. When using, do not eat,
drink, or smoke. Wash hands after handling.
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
PHYSICAL STATE: Liquid
ODOR: Characteristic
COLOR: Colorless
pH: 7
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FLASH POINT AND METHOD: 116 C (241 F) Closed Cup
FLAMMABLE LIMITS: 1.8% (V) to 14.3% (V)
AUTOIGNITION TEMPERATURE: Not Available
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.06 hPa at 25 C (77 F)
VAPOR DENSITY: Not Available
BOILING POINT: 240 C (464 F)
FREEZING POINT: -55 C (-67 F)
POUR POINT: Not Available
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION: 350 C
SOLUBILITY IN WATER: Soluble in water
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 1.189 at 25 C (77 F)
VISCOSITY: Not Available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
REACTIVITY: None known.
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION: Will not occur.
STABILITY: Stable under normal conditions.
CONDITIONS TO AVOID: None known.
HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS: None known.
INCOMPATIBLE MATERIALS: Strong oxidizers, strong acids.
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
ACUTE TOXICITY
DERMAL LD
50: > 2000 mg/kg
Notes: rabbit
ORAL LD
50: > 5000 mg/kg
Notes: rat
INHALATION LC
50: No data available.
SKIN CORROSION/IRRITATION: Direct skin contact may cause slight or mild, transient irritation.
SERIOUS EYE DAMAGE/IRRITATION: Causes serious eye irritation.
RESPIRATORY OR SKIN SENSITISATION: None known.
GERM CELL MUTAGENICITY: None known.
CARCINOGENICITY
NOTES: 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, NTP, ACGIH or OSHA.
REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY: None known.
STOT-SINGLE EXPOSURE: None known.
STOT-REPEATED EXPOSURE: None known.
ASPIRATION HAZARD: Not classified as an aspiration hazard.
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
BIOACCUMULATION/ACCUMULATION: Not Available
DISTRIBUTION: High water solubility indicates a high mobility in soil.
AQUATIC TOXICITY (ACUTE):
Algae EC50 Scenedesmus Subspicatus >900mg/l, 72 h
Crustacea EC50 Daphnia magna >1000 mg/l, 48 h
Fish LC50 Cyprinus carpio >1000 mg/l, 96 h
CHEMICAL FATE INFORMATION: Readily biodegradable.
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GENERAL COMMENTS: No other adverse environmental effects, photochemical ozone creation potential, endocrine disruption,
global warming potential are expected from this component.
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
DISPOSAL METHOD: Dispose of contents/container to a licensed contractor or facility in accordance with local, state and federal
regulations.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
COMMENTS: Not regulated for transportation by DOT, TDG, IMDG, and ICAO/IATA.
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
UNITED STATES
SARA TITLE III (SUPERFUND AMENDMENTS AND REAUTHORIZ ATION ACT)
311/312 HAZARD CATEGORIES: Acute Health
313 REPORTABLE INGREDIENTS: None
302/304 EMERGENCY PLANNING
EMERGENCY PLAN: NA = Not Applicable
CERCLA (COMPREHENSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSE, COMPE NSATION, AND LIABILITY ACT)
CERCLA REGULATORY: All components listed or exempt.
TSCA (TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL ACT)
TSCA STATUS: All components listed or exempt.
CLEAN AIR ACT
40 CFR PART 68—RISK MANAGEMENT FOR CHEMICAL ACCID ENT RELEASE PREVENTION: NA = Not Applicable
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION (OSHA )
29 CFR1910.119—PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF HIGHL Y HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS: NA = Not Applicable
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65: This product does not contain any chemicals known to the State of Califoria to cause cancer,
birth defects, or any other reproductive harm.
CANADA
DOMESTIC SUBSTANCE LIST (INVENTORY): All components are listed.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
REASON FOR ISSUE: Updated composition and hazards.
APPROVED BY: Audris King TITLE: HS&E Manager
PREPARED BY: Shane Phelps Date Prepared: 07/31/2018
HMIS RATING
HEALTH 2
FLAMMABILITY 1
PHYSICAL HAZARD 0
PERSONAL PROTECTION
NFPA CODES
1
2 0
MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: The information is based on the data of which we are aware and is believed to be correct as of
the data hereof. Since the information contained herein may be applied under conditions beyond our control and with which we
may be unfamiliar and since data made available subsequent to the date hereof may suggest modification of the information, we
do not assume any responsibility for the result of its use. This information is furnished upon condition that the person receiving it
shall make his own determination of the suitability of the material for his particular purpose.
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