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Chloroacetyl chloride |
CAS 79-04-9 | ||
ClCH2COCl |
RTECS AO6475000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Chloroacetic acid chloride, Chloroacetic chloride, Monochloroacetyl chloride |
DOT ID & Guide 1752 156 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.2 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | 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 |
BP: 223°F |
FRZ: -7°F |
Sol: Decomposes |
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VP: 19 mmHg |
IP: 10.30 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.42 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
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 |
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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 |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| 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) | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0845 |