Benzyl chloromethyl ether

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-19

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GHS07 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

General Information

Version

5

Revision date

2025-12-19

Product name

Benzyl chloromethyl ether

Product Synonyms

Benzyloxymethyl chloride

CAS No.

3587-60-8

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

Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Fisher Scientific Company

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H227, H315, H319, H334, H335, H350

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H227

Combustible liquid

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause allergy or asthma symptoms or breathing difficulties if inhaled May cause respiratory irritation May cause cancer Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Wear eye/face protection In case of inadequate ventilation wear respiratory protection Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking Keep cool Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing If experiencing respiratory symptoms: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Rinse mouth Fire In case of fire: Use CO2, dry chemical, or foam to extinguish

Storage

Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

None identified

Other hazards

Stench.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Category 4 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Respiratory Sensitization Category 1 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system. Label Elements

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