General Information
Version
QUA95451
Revision date
2026-03-16
Product name
Benzoyl chloride
Product Synonyms
Benzoic acid, chloride; alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzene carbonyl chloride
CAS No.
98-88-4
supplier name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
Emergency telephone
(800) 424-9300, 001 (202) 483-7616
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Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific India Pvt. Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
laboratorysolution@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H227, H302+H312, H314, H317, H331, H402
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Dermal Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H302 + H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317 - May cause an allergic skin reaction H331 - Toxic if inhaled H402 - Harmful to aquatic life
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking 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 P272 - Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
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 P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor P330 - Rinse mouth P331 - Do NOT induce vomiting P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
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
2.3 Other hazards
Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). . Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
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 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 B Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Skin Sensitization Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 3