2-Chloroethyl alcohol
Ethylene chlorohydrin
Glycol chlorohydrin
C2H5ClO / ClCH2CH2OH
Molecular mass: 80.5
ICSC # 0236
CAS # 107-07-3
RTECS # KK0875000
UN # 1135
EC # 603-028-00-7
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
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Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Above 60°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
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Above 60°C closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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AVOID ALL CONTACT!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Cough.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
Vomiting.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Half-upright position.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Severe deep burns.
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Safety goggles,
face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
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Fireproof.
Separated from
strong bases,
oxidants
,
food and feedstuffs
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Dry.
Well closed.
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Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
R: 26/27/28
S: 1/2-7/9-28-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Subsidiary Risks: 3
UN Packing Group: I
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic and corrosive gases
(
hydrogen chloride
,
phosgene
).
Reacts violently with oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.
Reacts with water or steam to produce toxic and corrosive fumes.
Reacts
with
strong bases
to produce
ethylene oxide
causing toxic and fire hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 1 ppm (Ceiling value), (skin), A4, (ACGIH 2003).
MAK: 1 ppm, 3.3 mg/m3, H,
Peak limitation category: II(1), Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2002).
OSHA PEL: TWA 5 ppm (16 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH REL: C 1 ppm (3 mg/m3) skin
NIOSH IDLH: 7 ppm See: 107073
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is severely irritating to
the eyes
and
the respiratory tract
.
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
,
cardiovascular system
,
kidneys
and
liver
, resulting in
cardiac disorders
, low blood pressure,
kidney impairment
,
liver impairment
and
respiratory failure
.
Exposure may result in death.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 128-130°C
Melting point: -67°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water:
miscible
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.65
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 2.78
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 60°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 425°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 4.9-15.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -0.06
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1135
NFPA Code: H 4; F 2; R 0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0236
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2-CHLOROETHANOL
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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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.
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