Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
108-88-3
Name of the chemical
Toluene
Concentration
N/A
EC/CAS
100-44-7
Name of the chemical
-Chlortoluol
Concentration
>0.1
General Information
Version
8
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Benzyl chloroformate, 50 wt% solution in toluene
Product Synonyms
Carbobenzoxy chloride; Carbonochloride acid benzylester
Manufacturer Name
Fisher Scientific
Emergency telephone
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Section 2
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 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 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 - Kidney, Liver, Ears, Neurological effects, Eyes Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements Highly flammable liquid and vapor May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness May cause cancer Suspected of damaging the unborn child 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 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground and bond container and receiving equipment Use non-sparking tools Take action to prevent static discharges 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
Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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/doctor Rinse mouth Do NOT induce vomiting 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
2.3 Other hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
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 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 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 - Kidney, Liver, Ears, Neurological effects, Eyes. Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 Label Elements