Acetyl chloride, 98%

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H314

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Reacts violently with water Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

Do not allow contact with water Keep container tightly closed Wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Physical Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water Health Hazards Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Corrosive to the respiratory tract