Acetyl Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Emergency overview DANGER! CAUSES SEVERE EYE AND SKIN BURNS. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED OR SWALLOWED. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SKIN, EYES. EMITS TOXIC FUMES WHEN HEATED. REACTS VIOLENTLY WITH WATER, ACIDS AND ALCOHOLS TO PRODUCE HEAT AND TOXIC AND CORROSIVE FUMES. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Do not breathe vapor or mist. Do not ingest. Do not get in eyes or on skin or clothing. Avoid contact with skin and clothing. Use only with adequate ventilation. Keep container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Wash thoroughly after handling. Physical state Liquid. [Fuming liquid.] OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200).

Principle Routes of Exposure

Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Corrosive to the respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin Severely corrosive to the skin. Causes severe burns. Eyes Severely corrosive to the eyes. Causes severe burns.

Potential chronic health

effects Carcinogenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Mutagenicity : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Developmental effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Fertility effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards. Target organs : May cause damage to the following organs: mucous membranes, skin, eyes. 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) 3 .