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**** MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET ****
(Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium chloride, 96%
**** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****
MSDS Name: (Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium chloride, 96%
Catalog Numbers:
29577-0000, 29577-0250
Synonyms:
Vilsmeier Reagent
Company Identification (Europe): Acros Organics BVBA
Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA): Acros Organics
One Reagent Lane
Fairlawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call: 0032(0) 14575299
**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |Haz Symbols| Risk Phrases |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|-----------|---------------+
| 3724-43-4 |(Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium chlo| 95 | unlisted |||
| |ride | | | |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+-----------+---------------+
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases: 14 34
**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Reacts violently with water. Causes burns.The toxicological
properties of this material have not been fully
investigated.Moisture sensitive.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Contact with eyes may cause severe irritation, and possible eye
burns.
Skin:
May cause severe irritation and possible burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. The toxicological properties of
this substance have not been fully investigated.
Inhalation:
May cause irritation of the respiratory tract with burning pain in
the nose and throat, coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath and
pulmonary edema. Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. May
cause abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and inflammation of the gums
and mouth.
Chronic:
Not available.
**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids.
Skin:
Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes
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while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Get medical aid. Wash mouth out with water.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not
breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult,
give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide.
**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container.
**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
Handling:
Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Use only in a chemical fume hood.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Keep under a nitrogen blanket. Water free area - refrigerator.
**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing
is possible.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear a chemical apron.
Respirators:
A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist
respirator or European Standard EN 149.
**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
Physical State: Crystalline powder
Color: light brown to yellow-brown
Odor: acrid odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: 139 deg C dec
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
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Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water: reacts with water
Specific Gravity/Density:
Molecular Formula: ClCH=N(CH3)2Cl
Molecular Weight: 128.00
**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
Chemical Stability:
Unstable.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, temperatures above 50鈥 (122鈥), exposure to
moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, water, amines, bases, rubber, metals.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
RTECS#:
CAS# 3724-43-4 unlisted.
LD50/LC50:
Not available.
Carcinogenicity:
(Chloromethylene)dimethylammonium chloride -
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
IATA
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.*
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing Group: II
IMO
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing Group: II
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: CORROSIVE SOLID, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 8
UN Number: 1759
Packing group: II
**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: C
Risk Phrases:
R 14 Reacts violently with water.
R 34 Causes burns.
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Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 30 Never add water to this product.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 3724-43-4: No information available.
United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits
United Kingdom Maximum Exposure Limits
Canada
CAS# 3724-43-4 is listed on Canada's NDSL List.
CAS# 3724-43-4 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
Exposure Limits
US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 3724-43-4 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
**** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****
MSDS Creation Date: 7/16/1996 Revision #0 Date: Original.
The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the best
information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect to
such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use. Users
should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of the
information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company be
liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for lost
profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary
damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
the possibility of such damages.
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