Hexanoyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H226, H314

Code

Statements

H226

Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow No information available Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Moisture sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

Prevention

P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

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

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid.

Health hazards

Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

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 water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.

2.3 Other hazards

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