ICSC 0853 - CHOLINE CHLORIDE

CHOLINE CHLORIDE	ICSC: 0853 (October 2005)
(2-Hydroxyethyl)trimethylammonium chloride Choline hydrochloride 2-Hydroxy-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride Cholinium chloride

CAS #: 67-48-1

EC Number: 200-655-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

CHOLINE CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0853

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₅H₁₄NO.Cl Molecular mass: 139.6 Melting point: 305°C Solubility in water: miscible Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -5.16

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₅H₁₄NO.Cl
Molecular mass: 139.6
Melting point: 305°C
Solubility in water: miscible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: -5.16

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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