Lauroyl chloride, Dodecanoyl 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 C) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) Skin Sensitization (Category 1) Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) (Category 3), Target Organs ‐ Respiratory system. 2.2

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Precautionary KSCL statement (s)

Prevention

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 Use only outdoors or in a well‐ventilated area

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 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified