Oxalyl chloride, 2.0M solution in dichloromethane

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

WHMIS 2015 Classification Classified as hazardous under the Hazardous Products Regulations (SOR/2015-17) Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 (based on evolved HCl gas) Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Physical hazards

Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Reacts violently with water

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause cancer Harmful if inhaled Reacts violently with water In contact with water, releases gases which are toxic if inhaled Corrosive to the respiratory tract

Prevention

Do not allow contact with water Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep container tightly closed Wear respiratory protection Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product

Response

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

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant