Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-00-3
Name of the chemical
Chlorethan
Concentration
>=10-<=30
General Information
Version
8.10
Revision date
2025-12-26
Product name
Chloroethane solution
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances
1.2.2. Uses advised against
The product is being supplied under the TSCA R&D Exemption
Emergency telephone
800-424-9300, +1-703- 527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H225, H315, H351, H360
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H225
Highly Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.3 Other hazards
May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour. H315 Causes skin irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H360 May damage fertility or the unborn child. May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
Prevention
P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting P242 Use non-sparking tools. P243 Take action to prevent static discharges. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.
Response
P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P332 + P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish.
Storage
P403 + P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal
P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Flammable liquids : Category 2 Skin irritation : Category 2 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Reproductive toxicity : Category 1B Simple Asphyxiant Other hazards May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.
