International Chemical Safety Cards

SODIUM CHLOROACETATE

ICSC: 1449

Acetic acid, chloro-, sodium salt
Sodium monochloroacetate
Chloroacetic acid, sodium salt
C₂H₂ClO₂Na
Molecular mass: 116.5

ICSC #    1449
CAS #     3926-62-3
RTECS # AG1400000
UN #        2659
EC #         607-158-00-5
May 06, 2003 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: powder , foam , carbon dioxide .
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN		Protective gloves.	Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
•EYES	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Convulsions. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Refer for medical attention. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.)

Separated from food and feedstuffs.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 25-38-50
S: 1/2-22-37-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 1449

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

SODIUM CHLOROACETATE

ICSC: 1449

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumesincludingchlorine andhydrogen chloride.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion .

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract . The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system , resulting in convulsions , cardiac disorders and kidney impairment .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 150-200°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 85

Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -3.47

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to algae.

N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1449	SODIUM CHLOROACETATE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.