General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2024-04-06
Product name
Valeryl chloride
CAS No.
638-29-9
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)
H226, H290, H314, H331, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow pungent Emergency Overview Flammable liquid and vapor. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. May be corrosive to metals. Toxic if inhaled. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Moisture sensitive. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H290 - May be corrosive to metals H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H331 - Toxic if inhaled H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P330 + P331 - IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting 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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion. Flammable liquid. May be corrosive to metals.
Health hazards
Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Toxic if inhaled. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems.
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.