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Acetyl chloride

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Acetyl chloride
Product Code
43262

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

Acetyl chloride is a not determined. substance 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

Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

GHS02 GHS Hazard Pictogram: Flammable hazard - Fire risk materials including gases, liquids, and solids

GHS02

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

GHS05

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

Hazard Statements

  • H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • P260: Do not breathe dusts or mists.
  • P303+P361+P353: If on skin (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower.
  • 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

General Composition

Substances

Chemical Components & Hazardous Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Acetyl chloride
EC: 200-865-6
75-36-5 100% ✓ 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.

👁️ Eye Contact

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

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Seek medical treatment.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

In case of fire, use sand, carbon dioxide or powdered extinguishing agent.

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

Never use water.

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

Reacts violently with water. 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. Keep away from ignition sources.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Do not allow product to reach sewage system or any water course.

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
Liquid
Critical Property
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
👁️ Appearance
Not determined.
🎨 Colour
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Liquid
👃 Odor
Pungent
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
🧊 Melting Point
-112 °℃ (-170 °F)
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
50-52 ℃ (122-126 °F)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
4 °℃ (39 °F)
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 determined.
💨 Vapor Pressure
320 hPa (240 mm Hg)
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
1.104 g/cm3 (9.213 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
19 Vol %
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
7.3 Vol %
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
390 °C (734 °F)
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined.
💧 Solubility
Reacts violently
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
Reacts violently
📊 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

• Handle under dry protective gas.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

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

• Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

• Protect against electrostatic charges.

• Fumes can combine with air to form an explosive mixture.

• Keep ignition sources away.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Store in a cool location.

• Store under dry inert gas.

• This product is moisture sensitive.

• Protect from humidity and water.

• Keep container tightly sealed.

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

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

Protect against electrostatic charges. Keep ignition sources away.

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 Butyl rubber, BR. Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined.

👁️ Eye Protection

Tightly sealed goggles. Full face protection. Safety glasses with side shields / NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

😷 Respiratory Protection

Suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Use suitable respiratory protective device in case of insufficient ventilation. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type AXBEK (EN 14387) 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 such as NIOSH (USA) or CEN (EU).

🦺 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

Reacts violently with water.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents. Reacts violently with water.

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

No further relevant information available.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

Bases, Oxidizing agents, Water/moisture

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Ecological Information & Environmental Impact

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, bioaccumulation, and ecological effects data

🌱 Toxicity

Aquatic toxicity: No further relevant information available.

🌱 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

Recommendation 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

UN1717

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Acetyl chloride

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

8

📋 Packing Group

II

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable liquids F-E,S-Č

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable liquids F-E,S-Č

✈️ IATA Air Transport Precautions

Warning: Flammable liquids F-E,S-Č

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)

Chemical Safety Assessment

No chemical safety assessment has been performed for this substance.

ℹ️ Additional Regulatory Information

For use only by technically qualified individuals. This substance is subject to a Significant New Use Rule (SNUR) promulgated under Section 5(a)(2) of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). See 40 CFR 721. Product is being sold for research and development use.

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

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

What is the hazard signal word for Acetyl chloride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Acetyl chloride?

Acetyl chloride is a liquid appearing as not determined. . It has pungent odor.

What is the solubility of Acetyl chloride?

Reacts violently

What is Acetyl chloride used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Acetyl chloride?

This substance has 2 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

What is the melting point of Acetyl chloride?

The melting point is -112 °℃ (-170 °F) and the boiling point is 50-52 ℃ (122-126 °F).