Benzyl chloride, stabilized

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Flammable liquids Category 4 Corrosive to metals Category 1 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Germ Cell Mutagenicity Category 1B Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Target Organs - Liver.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid May be corrosive to metals Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye damage Toxic if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness or dizziness May cause genetic defects May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Use personal protective equipment as required Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking Keep only in original container Keep cool

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction Spills Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

WARNING Cancer - https //www.p65warnings.ca.gov/.