Benzoyl Chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Hazards Emergency overview : DANGER! CAUSES EYE AND SKIN BURNS. HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE RESPIRATORY TRACT IRRITATION. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD - MAY CAUSE CANCER. MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: MUCOUS MEMBRANES, SKIN, EYES. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FIRE. REACTS WITH WATER AND STEAM TO PRODUCE 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.]

Potential Acute Health Effects

Inhalation : Toxic by inhalation. Severely irritating to the respiratory system. Ingestion : Toxic if swallowed. May cause burns to mouth, throat and stomach. Skin : Corrosive to the skin. Causes burns. Toxic in contact with skin. May cause sensitization by skin contact. Eyes : Corrosive to eyes. Causes burns. Potential chronic health effects Carcinogenicity : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. 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 aggravated by over- : Pre-existing skin disorders and disorders involving any other target organs mentioned in this MSDS as being at risk may be aggravated by over-exposure to this product. exposure See toxicological information (section 11)