Acetyl chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H290, H302, H314, H413

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand HSNO Approval Number HSR001073 GHS Classification

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1

Health hazards

Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1

Environmental hazards

Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4 ______________________________________________________________________________________________

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapor H290 - May be corrosive to metals H302 - Harmful if swallowed H413 - May cause long lasting harmful effects to aquatic life

Prevention

P240 - Ground and bond container and receiving equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P233 - Keep container tightly closed P241 - Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting equipment P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection

Response

P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor 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 or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse

Storage

P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant

Other hazards which do not result in classification

Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears) Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates Reacts violently with water Corrosive to the respiratory tract

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Health hazards Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Environmental hazards Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 4