General Information
Revision date
2021-01-18
Product name
Chloroacetone
Product Synonyms
Chloro-2-propanone
CAS No.
78-95-5
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H301, H301+H311, H311, H315, H319, H330, H335, H400, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3 (H226)
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 3 (H301) Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 (H311) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 (H330) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H400) Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 (H410)
Hazard statements
see section 16 H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H330 - Fatal if inhaled H315 - Causes skin irritation H301 + H311 - Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P302 + P350 - IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P260 - Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P273 - Avoid release to the environment
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates
