Material Safety Data Sheet
n-Butyl Chloride (034)
Version 1 Revision Date 10/09/2007 Print Date 01/24/2008
SECTION 1. PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION
Product name : n-Butyl Chloride
MSDS Number : 000000011399
Product Use Description : Solvent
Company : Honeywell International Inc.
1953 South Harvey Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
For more information call : 1-800-368-0050
(Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm)
In case of emergency call : Medical: 1-800-498-5701
Transportation: 1-800-424-9300 or 703-527-3887
:
: (24 hours/day, 7 days/week)
SECTION 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Emergency Overview
Form : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : unpleasant
Hazard Summary : Extremely flammable. In use, may form flammable/explosive
vapour-air mixture. May be harmful if swallowed. May be
harmful if absorbed through skin. Irritating to eyes, respiratory
system and skin. Causes headache, drowsiness or other
effects to the central nervous system. The product may be
absorbed through the skin. Repeated exposure may cause skin
dryness or cracking. Do not swallow. Avoid breathing vapors,
mist or gas. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Potential Health Effects
Skin : Irritating to skin.
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those
of inhalation.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause
defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.
Eyes : Irritating to eyes.
Causes itching, burning, redness and tearing.
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Ingestion : May be harmful if swallowed.
Ingestion may cause gastrointestinal irritation, nausea,
vomiting and diarrhoea.
May cause systemic poisoning with symptoms paralleling those
of inhalation.
Inhalation : Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central
nervous system.
Exposure may result in reddening, tears and itching of the eyes
and soreness in the nose and throat, together with coughing.
Chronic Exposure : Causes headache, drowsiness or other effects to the central
nervous system.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact with liquid may cause
defatting resulting in drying, redness and possible blistering.
Aggravated Medical : Respiratory disorders
Condition Skin disorders
Eyes
Target Organs : Skin
Eyes
Respiratory system
Central nervous system
Carcinogenicity
No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or
anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.
SECTION 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Component CAS-No. Weight %
1-Chlorobutane 109-69-3 100.00
SECTION 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation : Remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Use oxygen as required,
provided a qualified operator is present. Call a physician.
Skin contact : Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes. Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately.
Wash contaminated clothing before re-use. Call a physician.
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Eye contact : Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids,
for at least 15 minutes. Call a physician.
Ingestion : Do not induce vomiting without medical advice. Immediate
medical attention is required. Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Call a physician.
Notes to physician
Treatment : Treat symptomatically.
SECTION 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Flash point : -9 掳C (16 掳F)
Ignition temperature : 240 掳C (464 掳F)
Lower explosion limit : 1.8 %(V)
Upper explosion limit : 10.1 %(V)
Suitable extinguishing : Foam
media Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Dry chemical
Extinguishing media which : Water may be ineffective.
shall not be used for safety Do not use a solid water stream as it may scatter and spread
reasons fire.
Specific hazards during fire : Extremely flammable.
fighting Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water spray.
Do not allow run-off from fire fighting to enter drains or water
courses.
In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
produced such as:
Phosgene
Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl).
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Special protective : In the event of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes.
equipment for fire-fighters Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective suit.
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SECTION 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions : Immediately evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.
Wear personal protective equipment. Unprotected persons
must be kept away.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Remove all sources of ignition.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Do not swallow.
Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Environmental precautions : Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system.
Prevent product from entering drains.
Collect contaminated fire extinguishing water separately. This
must not be discharged into drains.
Methods for cleaning up : Ventilate the area.
No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Contain and collect spillage with non-combustible absorbent
materials, e.g. sand, earth, vermiculite, diatomaceous earth and
place in container for disposal according to local regulations
(see section 13).
SECTION 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Handling : Handle with care.
Wear personal protective equipment.
Use only in well-ventilated areas.
Keep container tightly closed.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Keep away from fire, sparks and heated surfaces.
Take precautionary measures against static discharges.
Ensure all equipment is electrically grounded before beginning
transfer operations.
No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
Do not smoke.
Do not swallow.
Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
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Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Advice on protection against : Vapours may form explosive mixture with air.
fire and explosion Prevent the creation of flammable or explosive concentrations of
vapour in air and avoid vapour concentration higher than the
occupational exposure limits.
Vapours are heavier than air and may spread along floors.
Vapors may travel to areas away from work site before
igniting/flashing back to vapor source.
Container hazardous when empty.
Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources
of ignition.
Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind or expose
containers to heat or sources of ignition.
Take measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge.
To avoid ignition of vapours by static electricity discharge, all
metal parts of the equipment must be grounded.
Electrical equipment should be protected to the appropriate
standard.
No sparking tools should be used.
Use explosion-proof equipment.
No smoking.
Storage
Requirements for storage : Storage rooms must be properly ventilated.
areas and containers Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated
place.
Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and
kept upright to prevent leakage.
Keep away from heat and sources of ignition.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Store in area designed for storage of flammable liquids. Protect
from physical damage.
Store away from incompatible substances.
SECTION 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Protective measures : Ensure that eyewash stations and safety showers are close to
the workstation location.
Do not swallow.
Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Engineering measures : Use with local exhaust ventilation.
Prevent vapor buildup by providing adequate ventilation during
and after use.
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Eye protection : Do not wear contact lenses.
Wear as appropriate:
Safety glasses with side-shields
If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
Goggles or face shield, giving complete protection to eyes
Hand protection : Solvent-resistant gloves
Gloves must be inspected prior to use.
Replace when worn.
Skin and body protection : Wear as appropriate:
Solvent-resistant apron and boots
Flame retardant antistatic protective clothing
If splashes are likely to occur, wear:
Protective suit
Respiratory protection : In the case of vapour formation use a respirator with an
approved filter.
For rescue and maintenance work in storage tanks use
self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use NIOSH approved respiratory protection.
Hygiene measures : Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety
practice.
When using, do not eat, drink or smoke.
Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the
product.
Keep working clothes separately.
Remove and wash contaminated clothing before re-use.
Do not swallow.
Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas.
Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Exposure Guidelines
Contains no substances with occupational exposure limit values.
SECTION 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Form : liquid, clear
Color : colourless
Odor : unpleasant
Molecular Weight : 92.58 g/mol
pH : not applicable
Melting point/range : -123 掳C (-189 掳F)
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Boiling point/boiling range : 78 掳C (172 掳F)
Vapor pressure : 106.79 hPa
at 20 掳C (68 掳F)
Relative vapour density : 3.2
(Air = 1.0)
Density : 0.8862 g/cm3
Water solubility : 0.66 g/l
at 12 掳C (54 掳F)
SECTION 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Conditions to avoid : Heat, flames and sparks.
Keep away from direct sunlight.
Materials to avoid : Acids
Bases
Oxidizing agents
Reducing agents
Aluminium
Oxygen
Alkaline earth metals
Alkali metals
May attack many plastics, rubbers and coatings.
Hazardous decomposition : In case of fire hazardous decomposition products may be
products produced such as:
Phosgene
Gaseous hydrogen chloride (HCl).
Carbon monoxide
Carbon dioxide (CO2)
Hazardous reactions : Hazardous polymerisation does not occur.
Stable under normal conditions.
SECTION 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute oral toxicity : LD50 rat
Dose: 2,670 mg/kg
Acute dermal toxicity : LD0 rabbit
Dose: 20,000 mg/kg
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Acute inhalation toxicity : LCLo rat
Dose: 8000 ppm
Exposure time: 4 h
Skin irritation : rabbit
Exposure time: 24 h
Mild skin irritation
Eye irritation : rabbit eye
Mild eye irritation
SECTION 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity to fish : LC50
Species: Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe)
Dose: 6,001 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
DIN 38412
Toxicity to daphnia and : LC50
other aquatic invertebrates. Species: Daphnia
Dose: 4,521 mg/l
Exposure time: 48 h
Toxicity to algae : LC50
Species: Scenedesmus subspicatus
Dose: > 450 mg/l
Exposure time: 72 h
SECTION 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Waste Information: Avoid contact of spilled material and runoff with soil and surface waterways.
Consult an environmental professional to determine if local, regional or national regulations would
classify spilled or contaminated materials as hazardous waste. Use only approved transporters,
recyclers, treatment, storage or disposal facilities. Dispose of according to all federal, state and local
applicable regulations.
Other Disposal Considerations: Observe all Federal, State, and Local Environmental regulations.
The information offered here is for the product as shipped. Use and/or alterations to the product such
as mixing with other materials may significantly change the characteristics of the material and alter the
RCRA classification and the proper disposal method.
Additional advice : Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal
company.
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SECTION 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
DOT Proper shipping name : CHLOROBUTANES
UN-Number : 1127
Class : 3
Packing group : II
IATA UN Number : 1127
Description of the goods : CHLOROBUTANES
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Label : 3
Packing instruction (cargo : 307
aircraft)
Packing instruction : 305
(passenger aircraft)
Packing instruction : Y305
(passenger aircraft)
IMDG Substance No. : UN 1127
Description of the goods : CHLOROBUTANES
Class : 3
Packaging group : II
Hazard Label : 3
EmS Number : F-E
Marine pollutant : no
SECTION 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Inventories
EU. EINECS : On or in compliance with the inventory
US. Toxic Substances : On TSCA Inventory
Control Act
Australia. Industrial : On or in compliance with the inventory
Chemical (Notification and
Assessment) Act
Canada. Canadian : All components of this product are on the Canadian DSL list.
Environmental Protection
Act (CEPA). Domestic
Substances List (DSL).
(Can. Gaz. Part II, Vol. 133)
Japan. Kashin-Hou Law List : On or in compliance with the inventory
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Korea. Toxic Chemical : On or in compliance with the inventory
Control Law (TCCL) List
Philippines. The Toxic : On or in compliance with the inventory
Substances and Hazardous
and Nuclear Waste Control
Act
China. Inventory of Existing : On or in compliance with the inventory
Chemical Substances
Switzerland. Consolidated : On or in compliance with the inventory
Inventory
New Zealand. Interim : On or in compliance with the inventory
Inventory of Chemicals (as
published by ERMA new
Zealand)
National regulatory information
SARA 311/312 Hazards : Fire Hazard
Acute Health Hazard
CERCLA Reportable : 100 lbs
Quantity
California Prop. 65 : This product does not contain any chemicals known to State of
California to cause cancer, birth, or any other reproductive
defects.
Massachusetts RTK : 1-Chlorobutane 109-69-3
New Jersey RTK : 1-Chlorobutane 109-69-3
Pennsylvania RTK : 1-Chlorobutane 109-69-3
WHMIS Classification : B2
D2B
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SECTION 16. OTHER INFORMATION
HMIS III NFPA
Health Hazard :- 1
Flammability :- 3
Physical Hazard :-
Instability : 0
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