Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

P-ISOPROPYL-ALPHA-METHYLHYDROCINNAMALDEHYDE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Fragrances/ perfumery.

SYNONYMS

C13-H18-O, "hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-isopropyl-alpha-methyl-", "hydrocinnamaldehyde, p-
isopropyl-alpha-methyl-", "aldehyde B", "benzenepropanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-
", "benzenepropanal, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)-", cyclamal, "cyclamen aldehyde", "p-
isopropyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic aldehyde", "p-isopropyl-alpha-methylhydrocinnamic
aldehyde", "p-isopropyl-alpha-methylphenylpropyl aldehyde", "p-isopropyl-alpha-
methylphenylpropyl aldehyde", alpha-methyl-p-isopropylhydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-p-
isopropylhydrocinnamaldehyde, alpha-methyl-4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, alpha-methyl-
4-(1-methylethyl)benzenepropanal, 2-methyl-3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde, 2-methyl-
3-(p-isopropylphenyl)propionaldehyde, 3-(4-isopropylphenyl)isobutyraldehyde, 3-(4-
isopropylphenyl)isobutyraldehyde

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

HARMFUL - May cause lung damage if swallowed.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Ingestion may result in nausea, pain, vomiting. Vomit entering the lungs by aspiration may cause potentially lethal chemical pneumonitis.  

EYE

  Although the material is not thought to be an irritant, direct contact with the eye may produce transient discomfort characterized by tearing or conjunctival redness (as with windburn).  The material may be irritating to the eye, with prolonged contact causing inflammation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to irritants may produce conjunctivitis.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  The liquid may produce skin discomfort following prolonged contact. Defatting and/or drying of the skin may lead to dermatitis.  The material may cause skin irritation after prolonged or repeated exposure and may produce on contact skin redness, swelling, the production of vesicles, scaling and thickening of the skin.  

INHALED

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or irritation of the respiratory tract (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable control measures be used in an occupational setting.  Inhalation hazard is increased at higher temperatures.  Inhalation of vapor may aggravate a pre-existing respiratory condition.  Exposure to aldehydes causes neurological symptoms such as headache, drowsiness, dizziness, seizures, depression and coma. Cardiovascular involvement may result in increased heart rate, collapse and low blood pressure; respiratory effects include throat spasms, irritation, difficulty swallowing, pulmonary edema and an asthma-like condition. Gastrointestinal signs include nausea, blood in vomit, diarrhea, ulcers and abdominal pain. Massive exposures may damage the kidney and liver.  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by skin contact/absorption and inhalation of vapor.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.