Valeryl 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 3) Acute Inhalation Toxicity ‐ Vapors (Category 3) Skin Corrosion/Irritation (Category 1 B) Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation (Category 1) 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 May cause respiratory irritation KSCL Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Toxic if inhaled

Prevention

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 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

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting Fire Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with water liberates toxic gas s