Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
107-20-0
Name of the chemical
2-Chloracetaldehyd
Concentration
>=50-<70
General Information
Version
6.7
Revision date
2025-08-21
Product name
Chloroacetaldehyde 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
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Company Information
company name
Sigma-Aldrich Inc
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H301, H310+H330, H314, H335, H351, H400
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Other hazards
None known
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
H227 Combustible liquid. H301 Toxic if swallowed. H310 + H330 Fatal in contact with skin or if inhaled. H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
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/ sparks/ open flames/ hot surfaces. No smoking. P260 Do not breathe mist or vapours. P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P284 Wear respiratory protection.
Response
P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. Rinse mouth. P301 + P330 + P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. P302 + P350 + P310 IF ON SKIN: Gently wash with plenty of soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 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. Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor. P305 + P351 + P338 + P310 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/ doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P370 + P378 In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish. P391 Collect spillage.
Storage
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. 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) Flammable liquids : Category 4 Acute toxicity (Oral) : Category 3 Acute toxicity : Category 1 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (Dermal) : Category 2 Skin corrosion : Category 1B Serious eye damage : Category 1 Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Specific target organ : Category 3 (Respiratory system) toxicity - single exposure Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Other hazards