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Chloroacetic acid

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Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Chloroacetic acid
Product Code
36532

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Chloroacetic acid commonly used su24 scientific research and development.

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GHS Hazard Classification & Safety Warnings

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) hazard pictograms, signal words, and safety classifications

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

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS05 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Corrosive hazard - Materials that can cause severe skin burns and eye damage

GHS05

GHS06 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Acute toxicity hazard - Poisonous materials that can cause death or serious harm

GHS06

GHS (Globally Harmonized System) pictograms indicate specific chemical hazard categories and safety precautions

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.

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. company logo - Safety Data Sheet supplier organization

Alfa Aesar Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

📍

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

🌍

US

📞

800-343-0660

📠

800-322-4757

24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

Critical emergency contact numbers for chemical spills, exposure incidents, and medical emergencies

Emergency Contact

📞

(800) 343-0660

🕒

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

Carechem 24

📞

(866) 928-0789

🕒

After normal business hours

Chemical Composition & Hazardous Ingredients

Detailed component analysis, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Product Type

substance

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Chloroacetic acid
EC: 201-178-4
79-11-8 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

🖐️ Skin Contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Symptoms:

Causes severe skin burns.

👁️ Eye Contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Symptoms:

Causes serious eye damage.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Do not induce vomiting; immediately call for medical help.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen chloride (HCI)

🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away. Ensure adequate ventilation.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Related Chemical Substances & Alternative Products

Similar chemicals with comparable safety profiles and industrial applications

Technical Specifications & Material Properties

Physical state, chemical properties, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

🧪 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)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
189 ℃ (372 ºF)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
126 °C (259 ºF)
Critical Property
📊 Freezing Point
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
💨 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)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
8 Vol %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
470 °C (878 °F)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Not available
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
4210 g/l
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.

• Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

• Open and handle container with care.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• This product is hygroscopic.

• Store under dry inert gas.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

• Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

• Protect from humidity and water.

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

No information known.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🏭 Engineering Controls

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

🧤 Hand Protection

Impervious gloves. Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection.

😷 Respiratory Protection

Use self-contained respiratory protective device in emergency situations. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. 'Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

⚗️ Reactivity

No information known.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

No dangerous reactions known.

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Oxidizing agents, Bases, Water/moisture

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.
Very toxic for aquatic organisms

🌱 Persistence and degradability

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Bioaccumulative potential

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Mobility in soil

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

PBT: Not applicable. vPvB: Not applicable.

🌱 Endocrine disrupting properties

No further relevant information available.

🌱 Other adverse effects

No further relevant information available.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations

Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

Transportation & Shipping Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory transport requirements

🏷️ UN Number

UN1751

📦 Proper Shipping Name

RQ Chloroacetic acid, solid

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1 Toxic substances.

📋 Packing Group

II

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

F-A,S-B

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

F-A,S-B

Regulatory Information & Compliance

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and regulatory compliance status

📋 Regulatory Summary

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS). A Chemical Safety Assessment has not been carried out.

Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory. All components of product are listed on the Canadian Domestic Substances List (DSL).

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

Most frequently asked questions about safety, handling, storage, and regulatory compliance

What is the hazard signal word for Chloroacetic acid?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

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).