| [Flash Point] 85 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Combustible Liquid. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical 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] Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container. Keep under a nitrogen blanket. | |
| [Handling] Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. | |
| [Ingestion] May cause digestive tract disturbances. May cause nausea and vomiting. | |
| [Inhalation] May cause respiratory tract irritation. | |
| [Skin] May cause skin irritation. | |
| [Eyes] May cause eye irritation. | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 24/25 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. 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. | |
| [Poison Class] F (Not subject to toxicity classification) | |
| [Appearance] Clear slight brown liquid. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 16 | |
| [Boiling Point] 175 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 1.7 (20 C) | |
| [Density] 0.98 g/cm3 | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.99 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 47.9 kJ/mol | |
| [Refractive Index] 1.43 (20 C) | |
| [Product Name] (R,R)-Butane-2,3-diol | |
| [Synonyms] (-)-(2R,3R)-2,3-Butanediol (2R,3R)-2,3-Butanediol (2R,3R)-Butane-2,3-diol levo-2,3-Butanediol | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_24347-58-8.htm">24347-58-8 | |
| [Formula] C4H10O2 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 90.12 | |
| [EINECS] 246-186-9 | |
| [Merck] 13,1567 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 4290593 | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. | |
| [Disposal Code] 1 | |
| [Incompatibilities] Acid chlorides, acid anhydrides, oxidizing agents, chloroformates, reducing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2905 39 80 |
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