General Information
Revision date
2021-08-26
Product name
Oxalyl chloride for synthesis
CAS No.
79-37-8
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Company Information
company name
Merck Sdn. Bhd
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H260, H314, H318, H331, H335
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H260
In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously
Section 2
EU Classification
CLASS regulations 2013 Substances and mixtures which in contact with water emit flammable gases (Category 1), H260 Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 3), H331 Skin corrosion/irritation (Category 1B), H314 Serious eye damage/eye irritation (Category 1), H318 Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to CLASS regulations 2013
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H260 In contact with water releases flammable gases which may ignite spontaneously. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
Prevention
P231 + P232 Handle under inert gas. Protect from moisture. 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): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P305 + P351 + P338 + IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. P310 Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. P335 + P334 Brush off loose particles from skin. Immerse in cool water/ wrap in wet bandages. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
2.3 Other hazards
Reacts violently with water. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. SECTION 3: Composition and information of the ingredients of the hazardous chemical
