ICSC 1025 - ETHYL CHLOROFORMATE

ETHYL CHLOROFORMATE	ICSC: 1025 (April 2000)
Ethyl chlorocarbonate Chloroformic acid ethyl ester Carbonochloridic acid ethyl ester Ethoxycarbonyl chloride

CAS #: 541-41-3

UN #: 1182

EC Number: 208-778-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. NO contact with strong oxidizing agents. Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide. NO water. In case of fire: keep cylinder cool by spraying with water. NO direct contact with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use closed system or ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	Skin burns. Blisters. Pain. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Severe deep burns.	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	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: gas-tight chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Subsidiary Risks: 3 and 8; UN Pack Group: I
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Cool. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Unbreakable packaging. Put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

ETHYL CHLOROFORMATE

ICSC: 1025

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and irritating fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts with water and steam. This produces toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with amines and bases. Attacks many metals in the presence of moisture.	Formula: C₃H₅ClO₂ / ClCOOC₂H₅ Molecular mass: 108.53 Boiling point: 95°C Melting point: -80.6°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.1 Solubility in water: reaction Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 5.5 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.15 Flash point: 16°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.2-27.5 (thermal decomposition >250°C)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

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

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and irritating fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts with water and steam. This produces toxic and corrosive hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Reacts with amines and bases. Attacks many metals in the presence of moisture.

Formula: C₃H₅ClO₂ / ClCOOC₂H₅
Molecular mass: 108.53
Boiling point: 95°C
Melting point: -80.6°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 5.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.7
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.15
Flash point: 16°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 500°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.2-27.5 (thermal decomposition >250°C)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
Lachrymation. The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: carcinogen category: 3

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. 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 are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate spray, by a doctor or a person authorized by him/her, should be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: F, T+; R: 11-22-26-34; S: (1/2)-9-16-26-28-33-36/37/39-45

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