| [Flash Point] 105 | |
| [Fire Fighting] Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. To extinguish fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | |
| [Ingestion] Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. | |
| [Inhalation] Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. | |
| [Skin] Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. | |
| [Eyes] Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. | |
| [Storage] Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. Refrigerator (approx 4 C). | |
| [Handling] Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. | |
| [EC Risk Phrase] R 36/37/38 | |
| [EC Safety Phrase] S 26 36 | |
| [Personal Protection] Eyes: Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing is possible. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize contact with skin. | |
| [Respirators] Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | |
| [Exposure Effects] The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated. | |
| [Appearance] White powder. | |
| [Solubility in water] Very soluble | |
| [Melting Point] 77 | |
| [Boiling Point] 212 | |
| [Vapor Pressure] 0.04 (25 C) | |
| [pKa/pKb] 4.01 (pKa) | |
| [Partition Coefficient] -.35 | |
| [Heat Of Vaporization] 52.1 kJ/mol | |
| [Heat Of Combustion] -1976 kJ/mol | |
| [Product Name] 2-Methyllactic acid | |
| [Synonyms] 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropanoic acid 2-Hydroxy-2-methylpropionic acid 2-Hydroxyisobutyric acid 2-Methyllactic acid Hydroxydimethylacetic acid | |
| [CAS] "CASEN_594-61-6.htm">594-61-6 | |
| [Formula] C4H8O3 | |
| [Molecular Weight] 104.11 | |
| [EINECS] 209-848-8 | |
| [Beilstein/Gmelin] 1744739 | |
| [Beilstein Reference] 4-03-00-00782 | |
| [EC Class] irritant | |
| [Small spills/leaks] Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal. | |
| [Incompatibilities] Bases - oxidizing agents - reducing agents. | |
| [Stability] Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | |
| [Decomposition] Carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | |
| [HS Code] 2918 19 80 |
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