General Information
Version
ACR21821
Revision date
2026-07-17
Product name
Phenyl chloroformate
Product Synonyms
Chloroformic Acid Phenyl Ester; Phenyl Chlorocarbonate
CAS No.
1885-14-9
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)
H227, H290, H302, H314, H330, H335, H412
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H227
Combustible liquid
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Light yellow Odorless Emergency Overview Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Combustible liquid. May be corrosive to metals. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Moisture sensitive. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears). Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 4 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 3 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H227 - Combustible liquid H290 - May be corrosive to metals H330 - Fatal if inhaled H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H302 - Harmful if swallowed H335 - May cause respiratory irritation H412 - Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Prevention
P210 - Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking P234 - Keep only in original packaging 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 P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - Wear respiratory protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P363 - Wash contaminated clothing before reuse 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 P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish P390 - Absorb spillage to prevent material damage
Storage
P402 - Store in a dry place P403 + P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed P406 - Store in corrosion resistant polypropylene container with a resistant inliner P405 - Store locked up
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Combustible material. May be corrosive to metals. Water reactive.
Health hazards
Fatal if inhaled. Corrosive. Causes skin and eye burns. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed. May cause respiratory irritation. Lachrymator (substance which increases the flow of tears).
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Is not likely mobile in the environment. Hydrolyses.
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
Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids. Category 4 Substances/mixtures corrosive to metal Category 1 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 1 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 C Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity