| [Flash Point] 107 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. | |
| [Skin] Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under an argon blanket. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Use only in a chemical fume hood. | |
| [Ingestion] Harmful if swallowed. May cause irritation of the digestive tract. | |
| [Inhalation] Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated. | |
| [Skin] Causes skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] Causes eye irritation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 22 36/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36/37/39 | |
| [UN (DOT)] 2810 | |
| [Personal Protection] Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. | |
| [Respirators] Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary. | |
| [Appearance] Yellow-tan liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Insoluble | |
| [Melting Point] 18 | |
| [Boiling Point] 256 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.01 (25 C) | |
| [Density] 1.032 g/cm3 | |
| [pKa/pKb] 11.00 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] 4.16 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 51.3 kJ/mol | |
| [Usage] An intravenous sedative-hypnotic agent. | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.5134 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] Propofol | |
| [Synonyms] 2,6-Bis(1-methylethyl)phenol 2,6-Bis(isopropyl)phenol 2,6-Diisopropylphenol Diprofol Disoprivan Recofol | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_2078-54-8.htm">2078-54-8 | |
| [Formula] C12H18O | |
| [Molecular Weight] 178.27 | |
| [EINECS] 218-206-6 | |
| [RTECS] SL0810000 | |
| [RTECS Class] Drug; Reproductive Effector; Human Data | |
| [Merck] 12,8020 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1866484 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-06-00-03435 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Oxidizing agents, bases, acid chlorides, acid anhydrides. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [UN Number] 2810 |