General Information
Revision date
2010-09-07
Product name
Acetyl chloride
Product Synonyms
Acetic acid chloride; Ethanoyl chloride
CAS No.
75-36-5
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
GHS Information
Signal word
DANGER!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
DANGER! Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Reacts violently with water. Causes burns by all exposure routes. Appearance Colorless Physical State Liquid odor pungent Target Organs Skin, Respiratory system, Eyes, Gastrointestinal tract (GI)
Potential health effects
Acute Effects
Principle Routes of Exposure
Eyes Causes burns. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Skin Causes burns. May be harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation Causes burns. May be harmful if inhaled. Ingestion Causes burns. May be harmful if swallowed.
Potential chronic health
None known. See Section 11 for additional Toxicological information.
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure
No information available.
