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Identification

Name:
ethyl (S)-2-hydroxypropionate
Synonyms:
  • (S)-2-HIDRIXIPROPIONATO DE ETILO
CAS:
687-47-8
EC/EINECS:
211-694-1
Molecular Formula:
C5H10O3

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS02

    Flammable gases

  • GHS05

    Corrosive to metals

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

H Phrases

  • H226 : Flammable liquid and vapour

    Flam. Liq. (Cat. 3) : Flammable liquid

  • H335 : May cause respiratory irritation

    STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

  • H318 : Causes serious eye damage

    Eye Dam. (Cat. 1) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation

Notes

  • R.1272-Note C

Specific environmental risks

Hazardous water substances (Germany) ?

Substances classified with chronic aquatic toxicity under the CLP Regulation (H410–H413 phrases, Aquatic Chronic categories 1 to 4). They pose a long-term hazard to aquatic organisms, even at low concentrations and through prolonged exposure.

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Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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