General Information
Version
ACR14779
Revision date
2026-07-16
Product name
alpha-Chloralose
Product Synonyms
1,2-O-(2,2,2-Trichloroethylidene)-alpha-D-glucofuranose
CAS No.
15879-93-3
supplier name
Fisher Scientific UK
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific UK
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H332, H336, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Powder Solid Off-white No information available Emergency Overview Harmful if inhaled. Toxic if swallowed. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H301 - Toxic if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed 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
Response
P301 + P310 - IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P312 - Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P330 - Rinse mouth
Storage
P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Toxic if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Will likely be mobile in the environment due to its water solubility. The product is water soluble, and may spread in water systems. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 4 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
