General Information
Revision date
2003-04-14
Product name
Benzyl chloroformate, 95%
Product Synonyms
Carbobenzoxy chloride, Cbz-chloride, Chloroformic acid benzyl ester, 2-ch
CAS No.
501-53-1
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, (703)527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Emergency Overview Corrosive. Lachrymatory. Environmental Hazard. Benzyl chloroformate
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes. Skin. Inhalation. Ingestion.
Potential health effects
Eye Contact Corrosive, contact causes severe eye burns which may result in permanent tissue and corneal damage. Skin Contact: Inhalation Corrosive causes skin burns and severe irritation. Corrosive. Toxic. Vapor is also strongly irritating to the respiratory tract. May be aspirated into lungs; risk of pulmonary edema (possibly delayed). Ingestion Will react with moisture with formation of corrosive products. Risk of serious internal burns if ingested. Target Organs Eyes. Skin. Respiratory system. G.I. Tract. Catalog No. L14193
