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Chloroacetyl chloride | CAS 79-04-9 | ||
ClCH2COCl | RTECS AO6475000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names Chloroacetic acid chloride, Chloroacetic chloride, Monochloroacetyl chloride |
DOT ID & Guide 1752 156 |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) | ||
OSHA PEL�: none | |||
IDLH N.D. | Conversion 1 ppm = 4.62 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong, pungent odor. |
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MW: 112.9 |
BP: 223°F |
FRZ: -7°F |
Sol: Decomposes |
VP: 19 mmHg |
IP: 10.30 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.42 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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Noncombustible Liquid | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, alcohols, bases, metals (corrosive), amines [Note: Decomposes in water to form chloroacetic acid & hydrogen chloride gas.] |
Measurement Methods None available |
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; eye, skin burns; cough, wheezing, dyspnea (breathing difficulty); lacrimation (discharge of tears) | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
See also: INTRODUCTION |