Benzyl chloroformate, 50 wt% solution in toluene

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H304, H314, H335, H336, H350, H361, H373, H410

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Physical State

Appearance/Odor

Liquid Light yellow - Light pink Characteristic Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Moisture sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids. Category 2 Aspiration Toxicity Category 1 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 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 2 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H304 - May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H350 - May cause cancer H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H373 - May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Prevention

P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area 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

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other physicochemical hazards

Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Highly flammable.

Health hazards

Aspiration hazard if swallowed - can enter lungs and cause damage. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. May cause cancer. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).

Environmental hazards

Toxic to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. Is not likely mobile in the environment. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. 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.