General Information
Version
4
Revision date
2024-04-10
Product name
Benzoyl chloride
Product Synonyms
Benzoic acid, chloride; alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzene carbonyl chloride
CAS No.
98-88-4
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302+H312, H314, H317, H331, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless pungent Emergency Overview Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Harmful to aquatic life. Combustible liquid. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled. Moisture sensitive. Air sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 - Combustible liquid H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H331 - Toxic if inhaled H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. Water reactive.
Health hazards
Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. May cause an allergic skin reaction. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin. Toxic if inhaled.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Decomposes in contact with water.
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.