BENZYL CHLORIDE 0016
October 2001
alpha-Chlorotoluene
CAS No: 100-44-7
(Chloromethyl)benzene
RTECS No: XS8925000
Tolyl chloride
UN No: 1738
C7H7Cl / C6H5CH2Cl
EC No: 602-037-00-3
Molecular mass: 126.6
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Gives off irritating or NO open flames. Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. dioxide.
Above 67/C explosive vapour/air Above 67/C use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation. cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID
EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT)
WOMEN!
Burning sensation. Cough. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
Nausea. Headache. Shortness of breathing protection. Refer for medical attention.
breath. Dizziness.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Pain. clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water or
shower. Refer for medical attention.
Causes watering of the eyes. Safety goggles or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
Severe deep burns. protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Ingestion
Vomiting. Burning sensation. work. Wash hands before eating. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in covered non-metallic T Symbol Do not transport with food and
containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert R: 45-22-23-37/38-41-48/22 feedstuffs.
absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this S: 53-45
chemical enter the environment. Chemical protection Note: E
suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 8
UN Pack Group: II
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1738 Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See
NFPA Code: H2; F2; R1. Chemical Dangers. Dry. Ventilation along the floor. Store only if stabilized.
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0016 BENZYL CHLORIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance will polymerize under the influence of all common
metals except nickel and lead, with evolution of corrosive fumes A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly
(hydrogen chloride - see ICSC 0163), with fire or explosion on evaporation of this substance at 20/C; on spraying much
hazard. On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes faster.
(hydrogen chloride). Reacts vigorously with strong oxidants.
Attacks many metals in presence of water. Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes. The vapour is irritating
Occupational exposure limits to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of the
TLV: 1 ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with vapour or aerosol may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The
unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2001). substance may cause effects on the central nervous system,
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2004). resulting in unconsciousness.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys,
resulting in tissue lesions. This substance is possibly
carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance
possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 179/C Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20/C (air = 1): 1.00
Melting point: about -43/C Flash point: 67/C c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Auto-ignition temperature: 585/C
Solubility in water: none (<0.1 g/100 ml) Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-14.0
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20/C: 120 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.4
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical
effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.
An added stabilizer or inhibitor can influence the toxicological properties of this substance, consult an expert.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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