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Safety (MSDS) data for hydroxypropyl cellulose  

Safety (MSDS) data for hydroxypropyl cellulose, MW ca. 100,000


General

    Synonyms: cellulose hydroxypropyl ether, PM 50, oxypropylated cellulose
    Molecular formula:
    CAS No: 9004-64-2
    EC No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white powder
    Melting point:
    Boiling point:
    Vapour density:
    Vapour pressure:
    Density (g cm-3):
    Flash point:
    Explosion limits:
    Autoignition temperature: 400 C
    Water solubility:
     

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Combustible.

Toxicology

    May be harmful, or act as an irritant.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-RAT LD50 10200 mg kg-1
    IPR-RAT LD50 > 25000 mg kg-1
    IVN-RAT LD50 250 mg kg-1
    ORL-MUS LD50 > 5000 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
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Transport information

    Non-hazardous for air, sea and road freight.

Personal protection

    Minimize exposure.

    Safety phrases
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This information was last updated on October 17, 2003. We have tried to make it as accurate and useful as possible, but can take no responsibility for its use, misuse, or accuracy. We have not verified this information, and cannot guarantee that it is up-to-date.