SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Acetyl Chloride
Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261 Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-10550
Signal Word DANGER
SECTION 2 — HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Hazard class: Flammable liquids (Category 2). Highly flammable liquid and vapor (H225). Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames, and hot surfaces. No smoking (P210). Ground/Bond container and equipment (P240).
Hazard class: Skin corrosion or irritation (Category 1B). Causes severe skin burns and eye damage (H314).
SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component Name
CAS Number
Formula
Formula Weight
Concentration
Acetyl chloride
Synonyms: Ethanoyl chloride
75-36-5
C2H3ClO
78.497
SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES
SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Keep away from heat, sparks, open flames and hot surfaces (P210).
NFPA Code None established
SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE
Use explosion proof handling equipment (P241). Use tools that are non-sparking (P242). Keep container tightly closed (P233).
SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Ground/Bond container and equipment (P240).
SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION
SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION
SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION
This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or
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