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Vitamin E

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[Flash Point]

210
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
[Ingestion]

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
[Inhalation]

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
[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 immediately.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well ventilated area. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
[Ingestion]

In high doses may cause gastric irritation, nausea, vomiting, fever, skin rashes, and blood abnormalities including anemia.
[Inhalation]

May cause effects similar to those described for ingestion.
[Skin]

Repeated doses may cause skin rashes
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[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.
[Appearance]

Pale yellow viscous oil. Little or no odor.
[Solubility in water]

Insoluble
[Melting Point]

2.5-3.5
[Boiling Point]

350
[Vapor Pressure]

8E-12 (25 C)
[Density]

0.950 g/cm3 (25 C)
[pKa/pKb]

11.40 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

11.86
[Heat Of Vaporization]

83.5 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Medication (vet).
[Refractive Index]

1.5045 (25 C)
[Product Name]

(2R)-3,4-Dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-2H-1-benzopyran-6-ol
[Synonyms]

2H-1-Benzopyran-6-ol, 3,4-dihydro-2,5,7,8-tetramethyl-2-[(4R,8R)-4,8,12-trimethyltridecyl]-, (2R)-
Vitamin E
[CAS]

"CASEN_59-02-9.htm">59-02-9
[Formula]

C29H50O2
[Molecular Weight]

430.71
[EINECS]

200-412-2
[RTECS]

DJ2900000
[RTECS Class]

Mutagen; Reproductive Effector
[Merck]

12,10159
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1296133
[Small spills/leaks]

Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
[Stability]

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong acids.
[Decomposition]

Carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.