General Information
Version
ID 1.02
Revision date
2026-09-25
Product name
Oxalyl chloride
CAS No.
79-37-8
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For research and development purposes
1.2.2. Uses advised against
No uses advised 1.3 Safety Data Sheet supplier details
Emergency telephone
+44 20 3807 3798
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Fluorochem Limited
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
sds@fluorochem.co.uk
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H301+H331, H314
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Classification EUH014 EUH029 EUH071 H260 Water-react. 1 H301+H331 Acute Tox. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1B
Signal word
Danger
Hazard pictograms
GHS02 GHS05 GHS06 EUH014 Reacts violently with water. EUH029 Contact with water liberates toxic gas. EUH071 Corrosive to the respiratory tract. H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H301+H331 Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary statements
P101 If medical advice is needed, have product container or label at hand. P102 Keep out of reach of children. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P223 Do not allow contact with water. P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing and eye/face protection. P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all con- taminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep com- fortable 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. P321 Specific treatment (see Section 4 on this SDS). P333+P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P335 Brush off loose particles from skin. P342+P311 If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container to hazardous waste disposal.
Supplemental label elements
None
2.3 Other hazards
Other Classification Hazards This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to have endocrine disrupting properties for envi- ronment , according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
This substance/mixture contains no components con- sidered to have endocrine disrupting properties affect- ing human health, according to REACH Article 57(f), Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 or Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2017/2100.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification EUH014 EUH029 EUH071 H260 Water-react. 1 H301+H331 Acute Tox. 3 H314 Skin Corr. 1B