Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- CHLOROETHANE
- Product Code
- OR460044
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 75-00-3 Check regulations →
- EC Number
- 200-830-5 Check regulations →
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Apollo Scientific Ltd
manufacturer
Units 3 & 4, Parkway, Denton, Manchester, M34 3SG, UK
0161 337 9971
Emergency Contacts
Emergency Contact
0161 337 9971
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS02
GHS04
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHLOROETHANE EC: 200-830-5 | 75-00-3 | --- | No |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
Remove casualty from exposure ensuring one's own safety whilst doing so. Consult a doctor.
Symptoms: There may be a feeling of tightness in the chest with shortness of breath.
Remove all contaminated clothes and footwear immediately unless stuck to skin. Drench the affected skin with running water for 10 minutes or longer if substance is still on skin.
Symptoms: There may be mild irritation at the site of contact.
Bathe the eye with running water for 15 minutes. Consult a doctor.
Symptoms: There may be irritation and redness.
Do not induce vomiting. If conscious, give half a litre of water to drink immediately. Consult a doctor.
Symptoms: There may be irritation of the throat.
Immediate Medical Attention
Consult a doctor.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam. Suitable extinguishing media for the surrounding fire should be used.
Highly flammable. Forms explosive air-vapour mixture. Vapour may travel considerable distance to source of ignition and flash back.
Firefighter Protection
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Turn leaking containers leak-side up to prevent the escape of liquid.
Do not discharge into drains or rivers. Contain the spillage using bunding.
Absorb into dry earth or sand.
Materials: dry earth or sand
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Similar products with comparable safety profiles
Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Smoking is forbidden. Use non-sparking tools. Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Do not handle in a confined space. Avoid the formation or spread of mists in the air. Only use in fume hood.
Store in tightly closed, airtight, moisture-proof cylinders in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from heat, sources of ignition and sparks. Protect the pressurised containers from physical damage. Keep away from sources of ignition. Prevent the build up of electrostatic charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition. Keep at temperatures below 50°C. Recommended storage temp 2-8 °C.
Smoking is forbidden.
Smoking is forbidden. Use non-sparking tools. Keep away from sources of ignition. Prevent the build up of electrostatic charge in the immediate area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Ensure there is sufficient ventilation of the area. Ensure lighting and electrical equipment are not a source of ignition.
Protective gloves.
Safety glasses. Ensure eye bath is to hand.
Respiratory protection not required.
Protective clothing.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
Stable under normal conditions.
Stable under recommended transport or storage conditions.
Hazardous reactions will not occur under normal transport or storage conditions.
Heat. Hot surfaces. Sources of ignition. Flames.
Strong oxidising agents. Strong acids.
In combustion emits toxic fumes of carbon dioxide / carbon monoxide. Hydrogen chloride (HCl).
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
Transfer to a suitable container and arrange for collection by specialised disposal company.
MATERIAL SHOULD BE DISPOSED OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- UN1037
- Shipping Name
- ETHYL CHLORIDE
- Transport Class
- 2
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for CHLOROETHANE?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of CHLOROETHANE?
CHLOROETHANE is a liquified gas .
What are the hazard statements for CHLOROETHANE?
This substance has 4 hazard statements:
- H220: Extremely flammable gas.
- H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
What is the melting point of CHLOROETHANE?
The melting point is -139 °C and the boiling point is 12.3 °C.