NextSDS Logo
Ch

Chloroacetic acid

CAS 79-11-8
EC 201-178-4
LANGUAGE EN
Add SDS to Library

Product Identification

More information about Chloroacetic acid

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Chloroacetic acid
Product Code
36532

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
79-11-8 Check regulations

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number
201-178-4 Check regulations

European Community number - used for regulatory compliance in EU/EEA

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Chloroacetic acid (CAS: 79-11-8 ) commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

Manage Your Safety Data Sheets

Organize and access your chemical safety data with ease.

Hazard Identification

More about safety measures

Classification Status

Classified

Signal Word

danger (Danger)

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Category 3 H301
Acute Tox. Category 3 H311
Acute Tox. Category 3 H331
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
GHS06 pictogramGHS05 pictogram

Hazard Statements

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin.
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
  • P301+P310: IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • P361: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P405: Store locked up.
  • P501: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Suppliers & Organizations

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. Logo

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

✉️ [email protected]
🌐 http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

During normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST)

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

🕒

After normal business hours

Similar Substances

D
Dichloroacetic acid
CAS: 79-43-6
T
Trichloroacetic acid
CAS: 76-03-9
C
Chloroacetyl chloride
CAS: 79-04-9
T
Trichloroacetic acid, sodium salt
CAS: 650-51-1
C
Chlorosulfonic acid
CAS: 7790-94-5
C
Chloroacetone
CAS: 78-95-5
D
Dichloroacetyl chloride
CAS: 79-36-7
T
Trifluoroacetic acid
CAS: 76-05-1

Physical & Chemical Properties

More about properties
Physical State
Not available
Physical State Data
Not available
State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
Appearance
Not available
Colour
White
Colour Intensity
Not available
Form
Crystalline powder or flakes
Odor
Pungent
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Ph
<1
Melting Point
60-63 ℃ (140-145 °F)
Boiling Point
189 ℃ (372 ºF)
Flash Point
126 °C (259 ºF)
Freezing Point
Not available
Softening Point
Not available
Solidification Point
Not available
Cloud Point
Not available
Crystallisation Point
Not available
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
Vapor Pressure
0.2 hPa
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Bulk Density
750-850 kg/m3
Density
1.404 g/cm3 (11.716 lbs/gal)
Flammability
Not determined.
Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
Lower Explosive Limit
8 Vol %
Auto Ignition Temperature
470 °C (878 °F)
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Solubility
4210 g/l
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Solubility In Water
4210 g/l
Solubility In Fat
Not available
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Surface Tension
Not available
Explosive Properties
Not determined.
Oxidizing Properties
Not available
Molecular Weight
Not available
Solid Content
Not available
Solvent Content
Not available
Gas Group
Not available
Relative Vapor Density
Not available
Dissociation Constant
Not available
Hydrolysis Rate
Not available
Concentration
Not available
Temperature
Not available
Particle Characteristics
Not available
Particle Size
Not available
Particle Size Distribution
Not available
Particle Shape
Not available
Particle Aspect Ratio
Not available
Particle Aggregation State
Not available
Particle Agglomeration State
Not available
Particle Specific Surface Area
Not available
Particle Dustiness
Not available
Voc Content
Not available
Voc Concentration
Not available
Voc Content Info
Not available
Metal Corrosion
Not available

Frequently Asked Questions

View full documentation

What is the hazard signal word for Chloroacetic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the solubility of Chloroacetic acid?

4210 g/l

What is Chloroacetic acid used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Chloroacetic acid?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H301: Toxic if swallowed. H311: Toxic in contact with skin. H331: Toxic if inhaled. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Chloroacetic acid?

The melting point is 60-63 ℃ (140-145 °F) and the boiling point is 189 ℃ (372 ºF).