Isobutyryl chloride; 2‐Methylpropanoyl 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) Flammable liquids (Category 2) Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Acute oral toxicity (Category 4) Acute Inhalation Toxicity ‐ Vapors (Category 2) Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1 A) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) 2.2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed KSCL May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Fatal if inhaled

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 only in original container 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 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam for extinction

Storage

KSCL Store in a well‐ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards

Stench