PHOSGENE ICSC: 0007 Carbonyl chloride Chloroformyl chloride COCl2 Molecular mass: 98.9 (cylinder) ICSC #    0007 CAS #     75-44-5 RTECS # SY5600000 UN #        1076 EC #         006-002-00-8 Types of Hazard/ Exposure Acute Hazards/ Symptoms Prevention First Aid/ Fire Fighting FIRE Not combustible. In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media. Explosion In case of fire: cool cylinder by spraying with water but avoid contact of the substance with water. Combat fire from a sheltered position. Exposure AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!  •Inhalation Burning sensation. Tightness in the chest. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes). Closed system and ventilation. Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.  •Skin Redness. Pain. ON CONTACT WITH LIQUID: FROSTBITE. Cold-insulating gloves. Remove contaminated clothes. 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. 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 take to a doctor.  •Ingestion Spillage Disposal Storage Packaging & Labelling Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Ventilation. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Remove gas with fine water spray. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Fireproof if in building. Isolated from work area. Separated from incompatible materials . See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Note: 5 T+ symbol R: 26-34 S: 1/2-9-26-36/37/39-45 UN Hazard Class: 2.3 UN Subsidiary Risks: 8 PHOSGENE ICSC: 0007 Important Data Physical State; Appearance: COLOURLESS COMPRESSED LIQUEFIED GAS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical Dangers: The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground. Chemical Dangers: The substance decomposes on heating above 300°C, on contact with water and moisture , producing toxic and corrosive gases ( carbon monoxide and hydrogen chloride ). Reacts with aluminium, isopropyl alcohol. Occupational Exposure Limits: TLV: 0.1 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2002). EU OEL: 0.02 ppm, 0.08 mg/m3, as TWA; 0.1 ppm, 0.4 mg/m3, as STEL; (EU 2002). OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) C 0.2 ppm (0.8 mg/m3) 15-minute NIOSH IDLH: 2 ppm See: 75445 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 irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract . Inhalation of this gas may cause lung oedema (see Notes). The effects may be delayed. Exposure at high levels may result in death. Medical observation is indicated. Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure: Physical Properties Boiling point: 8°C Melting point: -118°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 161.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.4 Environmental Data N O T E S 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 is therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Do NOT spray water on leaking cylinder (to prevent corrosion of cylinder). Turn leaking cylinder with the leak up to prevent escape of gas in liquid state. Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-20S1076 NFPA Code: H4; F0; R1; Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Occupational Exposure Limits. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ICSC: 0007 PHOSGENE (C) IPCS, CEC, 1994 IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.