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VOLO10036

Ethyl chloroformate

97%

Synonyms: Chloroformic acid ethyl ester

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Contiguous United States
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Identifiers
CAS Number  541-41-3
MDL Number   MFCD00000644
SMILES and InChI
SMILES  ClC(=O)OCC
InChI  InChI=1S/C3H5ClO2/c1-2-6-3(4)5/h2H2,1H3
InChI Key
 RIFGWPKJUGCATF-UHFFFAOYSA-N
 
Physical Properties
M.F.   C3H5ClO2 
M.W. 108.52
Density  1.135 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
Melting Point  -81 °C (lit.)
Boiling Point  93 °C (lit.)
Refractive Index  n20/D 1.395(lit.)
Flash Point  10 °C
Vapor Pressure  3.42 psi (20 °C)
Vapor Density  3.74 (vs air)
Autoignition  450 °C
Safety [SDS]
GHS Labeling

Signal Word Danger
Hazard Statement(s) Highly flammable liquid and vapour. Toxic if swallowed. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Fatal if inhaled. Very toxic to aquatic life.
Precautionary Statement(s) Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Specific treatment is urgent. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ ventilating/ lighting/ equipment. Use only non-sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. Wash skin thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. Avoid release to the environment. Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. Wear respiratory protection. IF SWALLOWED: rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/ Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Get medical advice/ attention if you feel unwell. IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. Specific treatment is urgent. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction. Collect spillage. Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. Keep cool Store locked up. Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.
Supplemental Hazard Statement(s) Reacts violently with water. Contact with water liberates toxic gas. Lachrymator. The vapor is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition is possible.
 
Storage and Transportation
Storage Comments  2-8 °C.
Shipping ID  UN1182
DOT Class(es)  6.1, 3, 8    PG  I
Harmonized Tariff Code  2915.90.5000
Export Outside the US  No