Acetaldehyde
| Hazard | Acetaldehyde |
| Chemical Formula | CH3CHO |
| EXPOSURE STANDARD | 100ppm (TWA) |
| PHYSICAL FORM | Colourless liquid |
| SYNONYMS | Ethanal, acetic aldehyde |
| RELATIVE DENSITY: | |
| EXPOSURE: | Inhalation |
| IP(eV): | 10.23 |
| C.F: | 5.5 |
| LEL%: | |
| USES/SOURCES: | As a chemical intermediate in synthesis of acetic acid, pentaerythritol, and pyridine; in the production of perfumes, polyester resins, and dyes; as a food preservative and flavoring agent. |
| TOXICOLOGY: | Acetaldehyde is an irritant of the eyes, skin, and respiratory tract; at high concentrations, it causes narcosis; it is carcinogenic in experimental animals. Nausea, loss of consciousness, and pulmonary edema have been reported with heavy exposure. |
MONITORING METHOD:
monitoring tubes
226-118 *
| Catalog Number | Sorbent (Coating) | Size | Sections | Sorbent (mg) | |
| 226-118 * | XAD -2 (2-Hydroxymethyl piperidine) | 6x110 | 2 | 60/120 | |
| Ends | Tube Holder | Separators | Quantity | ||
| GS | B | WWW | 20 |
226-27 *
| Catalog Number | Sorbent (Coating) | Size | Sections | Sorbent (mg) | |
| 226-27 * | XAD -2(2-Hydroxymethyl piperidine) | 8x110 | 2 | 225/450 | |
| Ends | Tube Holder | Separators | Quantity | ||
| GS | B | WWW | 20 |
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