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1-CHLOROETHANE
(cylinder) 		ICSC: 0132
Peer-Review Status: 04.10.2000 Validated
Ethyl chloride
Monochloroethane 
CAS #: 75-00-3 RTECS #: KH7525000
UN #: 1037
EC #: 602-009-00-0
EINECS #: 200-830-5
 		    Formula: C2H5Cl / CH3CH2Cl
Molecular mass: 64.5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Extremely flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.  NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.  Shut off supply; if not possible and no risk to surroundings, let the fire burn itself out. In other cases extinguish with powder, carbon dioxide. 
EXPLOSION Gas/air mixtures are explosive.  Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding) if in liquid state. Use non-sparking handtools.  In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. 
 
EXPOSURE   STRICT HYGIENE!   
Inhalation Dizziness. Lethargy. Headache. Abdominal cramps.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE.  Cold-insulating gloves. Protective clothing.  ON FROSTBITE: rinse with plenty of water, do NOT remove clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.  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   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.   

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.  Special insulated cylinder.
Special fittings. 
EC Classification
Symbol: F+, Xn; R: 12-40-52/53; S: (2)-9-16-33-36/37-61 
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 2.1 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20S1037 or 20G2F.
NFPA Code: H2; F4; R0.  		Fireproof. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
The gas is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on burning. This produces toxic gases of of hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and phosgene (see ICSC 0007). 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 100ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B; Skin absorption (H); (DFG 2004).
EU OEL ( selected): 1200ppm, 268mg/m³ as TWA;. 

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation. 

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of this gas in the air will be reached very quickly on loss of containment. 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Rapid evaporation of the liquid may cause frostbite. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure far above the OEL could cause unconsciousness, cardiac dysrhythmia and death. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 12.5°C
Melting point: -138°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.918
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.574
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 133.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.22
Flash point: -50°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 519°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.6-14.8
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.54   		The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. 

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Rinse contaminated clothes (fire hazard) with plenty of water.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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