Chloroacetyl chloride
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CAS
79-04-9
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ClCH2COCl
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RTECS
AO6475000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Chloroacetic acid chloride, Chloroacetic chloride, Monochloroacetyl chloride
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DOT ID & Guide
1752 / 156
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.2 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 4.62 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to yellowish liquid with a strong, pungent odor.
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MW: 112.9
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BP: 223°F
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FRZ: -7°F
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Sol: Decomposes
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VP: 19 mmHg
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IP: 10.30 eV
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Sp.Gr: 1.42
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Liquid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Water, alcohols, bases, metals (corrosive), amines [Note: Decomposes in water to form chloroacetic acid & hydrogen chloride gas.]
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; eye, skin burns; cough, wheezing, dyspnea (breathing difficulty); lacrimation (discharge of tears)
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0845 |
