General Information
Version
3
Revision date
2020-12-15
Product name
2-Chloroethyl methyl ether
Product Synonyms
2-Methoxyethyl chloride
CAS No.
627-42-9
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
US 001-201-796-7100 / Europe +32 14 57 52 99
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Acros Organics BVBA
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@acros.com, acros.techsupport@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H302
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Clear Odorless Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 2 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H302 - Harmful if swallowed
Prevention
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P240 - Ground/bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take precautionary measures against static discharge P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction P372 - Explosion risk in case of fire P374 - Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance P380 - Evacuate area
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
Harmful if swallowed.
Environmental hazards
Contains no substances known to be hazardous to the environment or not degradable in waste water treatment plants. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its volatility. The product contains volatile organic compounds (VOC) which will evaporate easily from all surfaces. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.
