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Contact Suppliername : 2- chloroethanol
identification b) supplier : manufacturer ( * ) : importer ( )
: sales company ( ) c) type of use : (for more details see technical file)
2. Composition/information about components
a) chemical description : ethylene chlorohydrin
b) chemical name : 2 - chloroethanol
c) cas no. : 107-07-3
d) conc. % : 100 % (by wt.)
3. Hazards identification
a) potential acute health effects: - very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant). Hazardous in case of skin contact (permeator), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation. Severe overexposure can result in death
b) potential chronic health effects: - carcinogenic effects: classified 4 (no evidence.) by ntp. A4 (not classifiable for human or animal.) by acgih. - mutagenic effects: mutagenic for mammalian somatic cells. Mutagenic for bacteria and/or yeast.
4. First aid
a) eyes : check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.
b) skin : in case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse. Get medical attention immediately.
c) serious skin contact : wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention.
e) serious ingestion : not available.
5. Measures in the case of accident and fires
a) flammability of the product : flammable.
b) auto-ignition temperature : 425°c
c) flash points : closed cup: 55°c (135.1°f). Open cup: 40°c (104°f).
d) flammable limits : lower: 4.9% upper: 15.9%
i) special remarks on fire hazards:
. 6. Measures in case of accidental spreading
a) small spill: dilute with water and mop up, or absorb with an inert dry material and place in an appropriate waste disposal container.
7. Handling and storage
a) precautions: keep locked up. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray. Wear suitable protective clothing. In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
8. Control exposure- personal protection
a) engineering controls: provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep the airborne concentrations of vapors below their respective threshold limit value. Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are proximal to the workstation location.
b) personal protection: splash goggle
9. Physical and chemical data
a) appearance : clear colourless liquid.
b) odor : ethereal
c) molecular weight : 80.51g/mole
d) boiling point : 129°c (264.2°f)
e) melting point : -67.5°c (-89.5°f)
f) specific gravity : 1.2 (water = 1)
g) vapor pressure : 0.7 kpa (@ 20°c)
h) vapor density : 2.78 (air = 1)
i) flash point : 55 °c
j) auto ignition temp. : 425 °c