Benzyl chloroformate

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H290, H303, H314, H317, H332, H335, H350, H410

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Colorless Acrid Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Combustible liquid. May be corrosive to metals. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 4 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H227 - Combustible liquid H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H350 - May cause cancer H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H332 - Harmful if inhaled H335 - May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Combustible material. May be corrosive to metals.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May cause cancer. May be harmful if swallowed. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. Reacts with water.

2.3 Other hazards

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors. Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates.