Acetyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H314, H402

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) GHS classification in accordance with the

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

in accordance with the

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H402 Harmful to aquatic life.

Prevention

P210 Keep away from heat/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ light- ing/ equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static dis- charge. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection.

Response

P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P303 + P361 + P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. P304 + P340 + P310 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Immedi- ately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 IF IN EYES: Rinse cau- tiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. 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.

Other hazards

Lachrymator Reacts violently with water.