Registration Dossier
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EC number: 207-925-0 | CAS number: 501-53-1
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
IN CASE OF INGESTION: Measures: - Obtain immediate medical attention and show him the label.
IN CASE OF INHALATION: Measures: - Take the victim into fresh air, loosen his clothes and let him rest. - If the victim is unconscious and breathing, place him into recovery position. - Obtain immediate medical attention and show him the label.
IN CASE OF SKIN CONTACT: Measures: - Immediately remove the contaminated clothes. - Immediately wash the contaminated area with plenty of flowing water and soap (for 15 minutes). - If symptoms occur, obtain immediate medical attention and show him the label.
IN CASE OF EYE CONTACT: Measures: - In case of contact with eyes flush with plenty of flowing water holding eyelids apart (for at least 15 minutes). - Obtain immediate medical attention and show him the label. 4
Fire-fighting measures
5.1. Extinguishing media:
5.1.1. Suitable extinguishing media: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, foam.
5.1.2. Unsuitable extinguishing media: Water. 5.2. Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture: In case of fire, smoke and other combustion products (carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and benzyl chloride) may be formed, the inhalation of such combustion products can have serious adverse effects on health.
5.3. Advise for fire fighters Wear appropriate full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus (self-rescue breathing apparatus). These means can protect from the skin and eye contact and from the inhalation of the hazardous gases and smoke.
Accidental release measures
6.1. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
6.1.1 For non-emergency personnel: Keep unprotected people away, allow only well trained experts wearing suitable protective clothing to abide in the field of accident.
6.1.2. For emergency responders: Evacuate the unauthorized persons for the place of the accident. Remove all ignition sources from the affected area. Close the designated area. Ensure adequate ventilation.
6.2. Environmental precautions: Dispose of spillage and waste (product/packaging) in accordance with all applicable environmental laws. Do not allow the substance and the resulting waste to enter sewers/soil/surface or ground water. Notify the respective authorities in accordance with local law in the case of environmental pollution immediately.
6.3. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up: Collect the spilled material with inert, non-combustible, mineral absorbent (sand, earth, perlite), then place into a suitable, closed, properly labelled chemical waste container for disposal. During disposal wear suitable personal protective equipment.
6.4. Reference to other sections: For further and detailed information see section 8 and 13.
Handling and storage
7.1. Precautions for safe handling: Observe conventional hygiene precautions. Avoid exposure – Obtain special instructions before use Obtain special instructions before use. Technical measures: Local suction is needed while handling the product. Precautions against fire and explosion: No special measures required.
7.2. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities: Technical measures and storage condition: Keep in original, closed and labelled container. The place of storage has to be properly ventilated and cleanable. Store in dry place. Follow all instructions on the label. Gradually decomposes in room temperature. Keep away from moisture. Store away from heat. Storage temperature: ≤ 0 °C. Incompatible materials: transition metals, alcohols, amines, bases. Packaging material: metal container lined with polyethylene or polyethylene container. Avoid the use of non-protected metal containers.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1739
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- BENZYL CHLOROFORMATE
- Chemical name:
- BENZYL CHLOROFORMATE
- Language:
- English
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Exposure controls / personal protection
8.2. Exposure controls: In case of a hazardous material with no controlled concentration limit it is the employer’s duty to keep concentration levels down to a minimum achievable by existing scientific and technological means, where the hazardous substance poses no harm to workers.
8.2.1 Appropriate engineering controls In pursuance of work is proper foresight needed to avoid spilling onto clothes and floors and to avoid contact with eyes and skin. Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in closed areas. Do not eat or smoke during the processing. Do not inhale the vapours. Wash and hand wash thoroughly after work. In the vicinity of the workplace safety shower and eye wash fountain has to be installed.
8.2.2. Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment: 1. Eye/face protection: use appropriate protective glasses/protective mask according to EN 166. 2. Skin protection: a. Hand protection: use appropriate protective gloves according to EN 374. b. Other: use appropriate, acid resistant protective clothes according to EN ISO 6529. 3. Respiratory protection: use adequate respirator (for organic vapours) according to EN 136, EN 141. 4. Thermal hazard: None known.
8.2.3. Environmental exposure controls: No special measures required.
Stability and reactivity
10.1. Reactivity: Stable at room temperature. Thermally non stable. Degradation temperature: 50 °C. Decomposition temperature: 631 J/g.
10.2. Chemical stability: Thermally non stable. Stable at room temperature.
10.3. Possibility of hazardous reactions: Reacts violently with water.
10.4. Conditions to avoid: Contact with water.
10.5. Incompatible materials: Metals, bases, water, amines and alcohol.
10.6. Hazardous decomposition products: In case of thermal decomposition: carbon oxides and benzyl chloride, in case of hydrolysis: hydrochloric acid, carbon dioxide and benzyl alcohol is formed.
Disposal considerations
13.1. Waste treatment methods: Disposal according to the local regulations.
13.1.1. Information regarding the disposal of the product: The product can be incinerated in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber. European Waste Code: No appropriate EWC code can be given for the substance, since the identification of the proper code can be done with the method of use defined by the user of the substance. The European waste code number has to be determined after a discussion with a specialist dealing with waste disposal.
13.1.2. Information regarding the disposal of the packaging: According to the consideration regarding the product.
The contaminated packaging should be cleaned with alkaline solution.
13.1.3. Physical/chemical properties that may affect waste treatment options shall be specified: None known.
13.1.4. Sewage disposal: None known.
13.1.5. Special precautions for any recommended waste treatment: No data available.
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