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· 1 Identification
of substance:
- Product
details:
- Product
name: Ethyl chloroacetate
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2 Composition/Data on components:
- Chemical
characterization:
Description:
(CAS#)
Ethyl
chloroacetate
(CAS# 105-39-5):
100%
- Identification
number(s):
- EINECS
Number: 203-294-0
- EU
Number: 607-070-00-7
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3 Hazards identification
- Hazard
description:
T Toxic
N Dangerous for the environment
- Information
pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
R 23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
R 50 Very toxic to aquatic
organisms.
- Classification
system
- HMIS
ratings (scale 0-4)
(Hazardous Materials Identification System)
Health (acute effects) = 3
Flammability = 2
Reactivity = 1
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4 First aid measures
- General
information
Immediately remove any clothing soiled by the product.
Remove breathing apparatus only after contaminated clothing has been
completely removed.
In case of irregular breathing or respiratory arrest provide artificial
respiration.
- After
inhalation
Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep
patient warm.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After
skin contact
Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
Seek immediate medical advice.
- After
eye contact
Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a
doctor.
- After
swallowing
Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.
Seek immediate medical advice.
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5 Fire fighting measures
- Suitable
extinguishing agents
Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires
with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
- Special
hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
resulting gases:
In case of fire, the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
- Protective
equipment:
Wear self-contained respirator.
Wear fully protective impervious suit.
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6 Accidental release measures
- Person-related
safety precautions:
Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
Ensure adequate ventilation
- Measures
for environmental protection:
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
- Measures
for cleaning/collecting:
Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomite, acid binders,
universal binders, sawdust).
Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
- Additional
information:
See Section 7 for information on safe handling
See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
See Section 13 for disposal information.
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7 Handling and storage
- Handling
- Information
for safe handling:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
Open and handle container with care.
- Information
about protection against explosions and fires:
Keep ignition sources away.
- Storage
- Requirements
to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
No special requirements.
- Information
about storage in one common storage facility:
Store away from oxidizing agents.
- Further
information about storage conditions:
Keep container tightly sealed.
Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.
Store under lock and key and with access restricted to technical experts
or their assistants only.
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8 Exposure controls and personal protection
- Additional
information about design of technical systems:
Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and
having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
Components with limit values that require monitoring at the
workplace:
Not required.
- Additional
information: No data
- Personal
protective equipment
- General
protective and hygienic measures
The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be
followed.
Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
Store protective clothing separately.
Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
- Breathing
equipment:
Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
- Protection
of hands:
Impervious gloves
Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition.
- Material
of gloves
The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but
also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer.
- Eye
protection: Safety glasses
- Body
protection: Protective work clothing.
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9 Physical and chemical properties:
- General
Information
- Form:
Liquid
- Color:
Colorless
- Odor:
Not determined
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Value/Range Unit Method
- Change
in condition
- Melting
point/Melting range:
Not determined
- Boiling
point/Boiling range:
142-144 ° C
- Sublimation
temperature / start: Not determined
- Flash
point:
66 ° C
- Ignition
temperature:
Not determined
- Decomposition
temperature:
Not determined
- Danger
of explosion: Product does not present an explosion hazard.
- Explosion
limits:
- Lower:
Not determined
- Upper:
Not
determined
- Vapor
pressure:
Not determined
- Density:
at
20 ° C
1.159 g/cm³
- Solubility
in / Miscibility with Water:
Not miscible or difficult to mix
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Stability and reactivity
- Thermal
decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to
specifications.
- Materials
to be avoided: Oxidizing agents
- Dangerous
reactions No dangerous reactions known
- Dangerous
products of decomposition:
Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
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Toxicological information
- Acute
toxicity:
LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:
Oral: LD50: 350 mg/kg (mus)
LD50: 180 mg/kg (rat)
Dermal: LD50: 161 mg/kg (rat)
LD50: 230 mg/kg (rbt)
Irritation of eyes: severe: 250 µg/24H (rbt)
severe: 250 ug (rbt)
- Primary
irritant effect:
- on
the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
- on
the eye: Irritating effect.
- Sensitization: No
sensitizing effects known.
- Other
information (about experimental toxicology):
Tumorigenic effects have been observed on tests with laboratory animals.
- Subacute
to chronic toxicity:
- Subacute
to chronic toxicity:
The Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS) reports the
following effects in laboratory animals:
Behavioral - somnolence (general depressed activity).
Behavioral - ataxia.
Behavioral - hallucinations, distorted perceptions.
Peripheral Nerve and Sensation - flaccid paralysis without anesthesia.
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - respiratory stimulation.
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - other changes.
Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration - tumors.
Skin and Appendages - hair.
Sense Organs and Special Senses (Eye) - lacrimation.
Tumorigenic - neoplastic by RTECS criteria.
- Additional
toxicological information:
To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this
substance is not fully known.
Danger through skin absorption.
No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is
available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.
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Ecological information:
- Ecotoxical
effects:
- Remark:
Very toxic for fish
- General
notes:
Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper
governmental permits.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms
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Disposal considerations
- Product:
- Recommendation
Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
- Un
cleaned packaging:
- Recommendation:
Disposal must be made according to official regulations.
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Transport information
- DOT
regulations:
- Hazard
class:
6.1
- Identification
number: UN1181
- Packing
group: II
- Proper
shipping name (technical name):
ETHYL CHLOROACETATE
- Label
6.1+3
- Land
transport ADR/RID (cross-border)
- ADR/RID
class: 6.1
Toxic substances
- Danger
code (Kemler): 63
- UN-Number:
1181
- Packaging
group: II
- Description
of goods: 1181 ETHYL CHLOROACETATE
- Maritime
transport IMDG:
- IMDG
Class:
6.1
- UN
Number:
1181
- Label
6.1+3
- Packaging
group: II
- Proper
shipping name: ETHYL CHLOROACETATE
- Air
transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
- ICAO/IATA
Class:
6.1
- UN/ID
Number:
1181
- Label
6.1+3
- Packaging
group: II
- Proper
shipping name: ETHYL CHLOROACETATE
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Regulations
- Product
related hazard information's:
- Hazard
symbols:
T Toxic N Dangerous for the environment
- Risk
phrases:
23/24/25 Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
50 Very toxic to aquatic organisms.
- Safety
phrases:
7/9 Keep container tightly closed and in a
well-ventilated place.
45 In case of accident or if you
feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately.
61 Avoid release to the environment.
Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
- National
regulations
All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance
Inventory.
All components of this product are listed on the Canadian Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
- Information
about limitation of use:
For use only by technically qualified individuals.
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· 16 Other
information:
Prepared by: BLULUX LABORATORIES (P) LTD.
For questions contact: Blulux Laboratories
Pvt. Ltd.
79/66-B, I.H.I.Complex, Industrial Area, N.I.T. Faridabad,
Haryana-121001
The statements contained herein are offered for
informational purposes only and are based upon technical data that Blulux Laboratories
Pvt. Ltd.believes to be accurate. It is intended for use only by persons
having the necessary technical skills and at their own discretion and risk.
Since conditions and manner of use are outside our control, we make NO
WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS OR OTHERWISE.
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