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General Information
Revision date
2015-07-22
Product name
Ethyl Chloride
Product Synonyms
Monochloroethane, Chlorene, Chloroethyl
Chemical name
Chloroethane
CAS No.
75-00-3
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
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Company Information
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Veritas House
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Slight irritant to eyes and mucous embranes. Anesthetic or narcotic effect at high concentrations. Extremely flammable.
Principle Routes of Exposure
Skin Contact Yes Skin Absorption No Eye Contact Yes Inhalation Yes Ingestion No
Potential health effects
Exposure Limits Yes Irritant Yes Sensitization No Teratogen No Reproductive Hazard Yes Mutagen Yes Synergistic Effects Other Agents That Depress The Central Nervous System Carcinogenicity: Ntp: No Iarc: No Osha: No Eye effects Ethyl chloride is a slight irritant to the mucosal tissues and eyes Skin effects Slight irritant to the skin and mucosal tissues. Ingestion effects None known. Ingestion is unlikely Inhalation effects Inhalation at concentrations of approximately 2% (molar) has an anesthetic or narcotic effect causing headache dizziness, and possibly nausea. At higher concentrations it can cause unconsciousness. Prolonged exposure to high concentrations has resulted in death
