Ethyl Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical state Gas. [COLORLESS LIQUID OR GAS WITH A PUNGENT, ETHER-LIKE ODOR] Emergency overview WARNING! FLAMMABLE GAS. MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE TARGET ORGAN DAMAGE, BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. CONTENTS UNDER PRESSURE. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not puncture or incinerate container. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. May cause target organ damage, based on animal data. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Keep container closed. Contact with rapidly expanding gases can cause frostbite. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, the nervous system, liver, mucous membranes, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation Dermal Eyes

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Moderately irritating to eyes. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Skin Moderately irritating to the skin. Contact with rapidly expanding gas may cause burns or frostbite. Inhalation Acts as a simple asphyxiant. Ingestion Ingestion is not a normal route of exposure for gases

Potential chronic health

effects Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: kidneys, the nervous system, liver, mucous membranes, cardiovascular system, upper respiratory tract, skin, eyes, central nervous system (CNS). Medical conditions Pre-existing disorders involving any target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at aggravated by over- risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (Section 11)