ICSC 1081 - ETHYL CHLOROACETATE

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ETHYL CHLOROACETATE	ICSC: 1081 (October 2001)
Chloroacetic acid, ethyl ester Ethyl monochloroacetate Ethyl alpha-chloroacetate Ethyl-2-monochloroacetate

CAS #: 105-39-5

UN #: 1181

EC Number: 203-294-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 53°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 53°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, dry powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation of the tongue. Nausea. Abdominal pain. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in covered plastic containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ETHYL CHLOROACETATE

ICSC: 1081

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride and acetic acid fumes. Reacts with water, moist air and acids. This produces hydrogen chloride. Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents.	Formula: C₄H₇ClO₂ / ClCH₂CO₂C₂H₅ Molecular mass: 122.55 Boiling point: 144.2°C Melting point: -26°C Density: 1.15 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.23 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 450 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01 Flash point: 53°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 452°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride and acetic acid fumes. Reacts with water, moist air and acids. This produces hydrogen chloride. Reacts with bases, oxidants and reducing agents.

Formula: C₄H₇ClO₂ / ClCH₂CO₂C₂H₅
Molecular mass: 122.55
Boiling point: 144.2°C
Melting point: -26°C
Density: 1.15 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 1.23
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 450
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.2
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 53°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 452°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is moderately irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. The substance is moderately irritating to the skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point < 61°C.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23/24/25-50; S: (1/2)-7/9-45-61

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