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EC number: 201-171-6 | CAS number: 79-04-9
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
General information:
Immediately remove soiled, soaked clothing and dispose in a secure manner.
Remove victim from danger zone. If there is a risk of unconsciousness, position victim in lateral recumbent position. Ensure proper self-protection of the first-aider. Get medical aid immediately. Symptoms of poisoning may develop several hours after exposure.
Skin contact:
Wash affected skin areas immediately with plenty of water. Put on protective clothing. Seek medical aid.
Eye contact:
Rinse eyes immediately with water and well opened eyelids for at least 15 minutes. Remove contact lenses. Consult an ophthalmologist.
Inhalation:
Remove victim from exposure to fresh air. Bring victim into a relaxed position. Apply artificial respiration, if necessary. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhale dexamethasone spray immediately.
Ingestion:
Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Avoid vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
Notes to physician:
Possible signs & symptoms:
Lachrymation (tearing of the eyes), irritation of mucous membranes and skin, respiratory distress, urge to vomit, dry cough.
Possible Hazards:
A pulmonary oedema may occur.
Treatment Information:
Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media:
Product is not flammable; use extinguishing media appropriate for surroundings. If possible, do not use water.
For safety reasons unsuitable extinguishing media:
Water jet
Special protective gear for fire fighting:
Heavy chemical protective clothing with self-contained breathing apparatus.
Special hazards:
In case of fire, the following gases may be released: hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide; depending on the fire conditions also phosgene.
Further information:
Fire residues and contaminated extinguishing water must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations.
Cool containers with water spray, but ensure that no water penetrates into the containers.
Accidental release measures
Personal Precautions:
Use personal protective clothing. Ensure sufficient ventilation. Keep people in distance and stay on the windward side.
Environmental precautions:
Collect contaminated extinguishing water. Dike spill area to prevent spreading. Prevent spilled material from entering surface water and soil. Knock down vapours with water fog.
Cleaning and taking up procedures:
Pump into suitable containers. Take up residues with suitable absorbent material and dispose in accordance with local regulations. Call in a specialist.
Handling and storage
Handling
Information on safe handling:
Carry out filling processes only with closed systems. Only process in closed systems. Keep away from water or atmospheric moisture. In case of open handling, the use of breathing apparatus is required. Collect vapours at the place of release or source, respectively.
Information on prevention of fire and explosion:
Because the material will neither burn nor explode, use measures appropriate for surroundings
Storage
Storage place and container requirements:
Use glass-lined container. Material is very corrosive to metals and penetrates polyethylene. Therefore, this packaging material is only of limited use.
Information on storage in one common storage facility:
Do not store with flammable substances. Keep away from water.
Further information on storage requirements:
Keep in a cool place; heat exposure results in pressure increase and danger of bursting. Protect from sun exposure. Protect form exposure to atmospheric moisture and water.
Storage class:
6.1 B Non-flammable toxic substances
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- 1752
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Chemical name:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 8
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- 1752
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Chemical name:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Labels:
- 6.1 + 8
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- 1752
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Chemical name:
- Chloroacetyl chloride
- Labels:
- Toxic & corrosive
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- Restrictions: Forbidden on passenger and cargo aircrafts.
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Additional information on the design of technical facilities:
See handling and storage.
Ingredients with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
Name of substance: chloroacetyl chloride
Type: CH-MAK
Value: 0.05
Unit: ppm
Personal protective equipment:
Respiratory protection:
Protective mask with combination filter ABP
Protection of hand:
Protective gloves made of neoprene
Eye protection:
Closed safety glasses or face protection.
Protection of body:
Use impermeable acid-resistant protective clothing.
General protective measures:
Avoid any contact with liquids or vapours. Do not inhale vapours and aerosols. Make sure that the room is well ventilated.
Hygienic measures:
It is prohibited to eat, drink or store foodstuffs at the workplace. Preventive skin protection is recommended.
We declare that the substance is manufactured and used under strictly controlled conditions during its whole lifecycle. Furthermore, we have received confirmation from the user that the synthesis of other substance from this intermediate takes place under strictly controlled conditions during its whole lifecycle as described under Article 18(4) and Section 2.1 of the Guidance for Intermediates.
Effectiveness:
Prevention of exposure since the substance is rigorously contained by technical means during its whole lifecycle and procedural and control technologies are used to minimise emission and any resulting exposure as described under Article 18(4).
Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid:
No data.
Incompatible materials:
Water, alcohols, amines, some metal powders, sodium amide, alkaline and alkaline earth metals, protic solvents.
Hazardous decomposition materials:
Hydrogen chloride, chloroacetic acid.
Further information:
ATTENTION! The reaction with water occurs with a delay but then explosive.
Disposal considerations
Product:
Burn in a specialized furnace.
Contaminated packaging:
Empty packaging completely; carefully wash out with water and lye. Since the product penetrates well into polyethylene, the cleaned packaging cannot be disposed of as usual (smell nuisance); instead it must be separated; burn plastic parts in a specialized furnace, add metal parts to scrap iron.
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