2‐Chloropropionyl chloride

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) 2.1

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1 B) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) Flammable liquids (Category 3) Acute oral toxicity (Category 4) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) (Category 3) Target Organs ‐Respiratory system. 2.2

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Danger

Hazard statements

flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Causes severe skin burns and eye damage KSCL May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well‐ventilated area Wear respiratory protection Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. ‐ No smoking Keep container tightly closed Ground/bond container and receiving equipment Use explosion‐proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment Use only non‐sparking tools Take precautionary measures against static discharge Keep cool

Response

Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Ingestion Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

Store in a well‐ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal KSCL plant

2.3 Other hazards

Reacts violently with water Contact with water liberates toxic gas

Other hazards

Stench