General Information
Revision date
2021-01-07
Product name
Benzyl chloromethyl ether
Product Synonyms
Benzyloxymethyl chloride
CAS No.
3587-60-8
Emergency telephone
Department
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Company Information
company name
Alfa Aesar
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
uktech@alfa.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H302+H312+H332, H312, H315, H319, H332, H335, H350
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
Physical hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Health hazards
Acute oral toxicity Category 4 (H302) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 (H312) Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 (H332) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 (H315) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 (H319) Carcinogenicity Category 1A (H350) Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 (H335)
Environmental hazards
Based on available data, the classification criteria are not met
Hazard statements
see section 16 H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H315 - Causes skin irritation H350 - May cause cancer H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H302 + H312 + H332 - Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled Combustible liquid
Signal word
Danger
Precautionary statements
P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Additional EU labelling Restricted to professional users
2.3 Other hazards
Stench