Benzyl chloroformate

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Health hazards

Not Otherwise Classified Category 1 Lachrymator

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid May be corrosive to metals Harmful if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness May cause cancer May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Lachrymator

Precautionary statements

Manufacturer Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. 30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099 Tel 800-343-0660 Fax 800-322-4757 Email: tech@alfa.com www.alfa.com

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep only in original container Do not breathe dust/fumes/gas/mist/vapours/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing 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 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish Absorb spillage to prevent material damage

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store in corrosive resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner Store in a dry place

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects