General Information
Revision date
2003-05-28
Product name
BENZOYL CHLORIDE
Product Synonyms
-chloro-benzaldehyde; benzenecarbonyl chloride;
Chemical name
and Company Identification
CAS No.
98-88-4
Emergency telephone
Call ........................ 1-800-255-3924 (24 HOURS
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
PHT International Inc.
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
phtbj@vip.sina.com
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Effects of Exposure .................... Eye: May cause severe eye irritation and burns. Lachrymator, which is a substance that increases the flow of tears. Skin: May cause severe skin irritation and burns. Harmful if absorbed through the skin. Ingestion: May be harmful if swallowed. May cause sever and permanent damage to the digestive tract. Inhalation: May be harmful if inhaled. May cause chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May cause pulmonary edema and respiratory disturbances. Vapors may cause lung damage. Chronic ....................................... Laboratory experiments found mutagenic effects. Development of tumors by skin contact was reported in animal studies.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Inhalation, ingestion, eye and skin contact Target Organs ............................. Eyes, skin, central nervous system, digestive tract, and respiratory tract, lungs
