Isovaleryl 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), Corrosive to metals (Category 1) Acute Inhalation Toxicity ‐ Dusts and Mists (Category 3) 2.2

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Danger

Hazard statements

Flammable liquid and vapor May be corrosive to metals Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled KSCL

Prevention

Use only outdoors or in a well‐ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling 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

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

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Non identified

Other hazards

Stench KSCL