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Ethyl chloroformate

DANGER Liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Ethyl chloroformate
Product Code
A15062
Chemical Name
ethyl chloroformate 607-020-00-4

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number

Chemical Abstracts Service registry number - unique identifier for chemical substances

EC Number

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

Uses Information

Identified Uses
SU24 Scientific research and development

Overview

Ethyl chloroformate (CAS: 541-41-3 ) 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

Acute Tox. Category 1 H330
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Flam. Liq. Category 2 H225
Acute Tox. Category 3 H301

GHS Hazard Pictograms & Safety Symbols

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

GHS02

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

GHS06

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.
  • H301: Toxic if swallowed.
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
  • H318: Causes serious eye damage.
  • H330: Fatal if inhaled.

Precautionary Statements

  • P210: Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking.
  • 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.
  • P305+P351+P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • P320: Specific treatment is urgent (see on this label).
  • 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
ethyl chloroformate 607-020-00-4
EC: 208-778-5
541-41-3 Not specified ✓ Non-hazardous

Additional Information

This material builds up pressure slowly. Vent pressure, if any, upon receipt. Vent every 3 months.

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

Seek medical treatment.

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
Colorless
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Form
Liquid
👃 Odor
Not determined
📊 Odor Threshold
Not determined.
🧪 Ph
Not determined.
🧊 Melting Point
Not determined
Critical Property
💨 Boiling Point
92-94 °C (198-201 °F)
Critical Property
🔥 Flash Point
2 °℃ (36 °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
Not determined
📊 Vapor Density
Not determined.
📊 Relative Density
Not determined.
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
⚖️ Density
1.135 g/cm3 (9.472 lbs/gal)
Critical Property
🔥 Flammability
Not determined.
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
Not determined
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
Not determined.
📊 Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
💧 Solubility
Reacts
📊 Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
📊 Solubility In Water
Reacts
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
Not determined.
📊 Properties Status
Not available

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. 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.

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Protective work clothing.

Transportation & Shipping Information

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

🏷️ UN Number

UN1182

📦 Proper Shipping Name

Ethyl chloroformate

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

6.1+3+8

📋 Packing Group

I

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

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

What is the hazard signal word for Ethyl chloroformate?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Ethyl chloroformate?

Ethyl chloroformate is a liquid appearing as not determined with colorless color. It has not determined odor.

What is the solubility of Ethyl chloroformate?

Reacts

What is Ethyl chloroformate used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for Ethyl chloroformate?

This substance has 5 hazard statements: H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H301: Toxic if swallowed. H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. H318: Causes serious eye damage. H330: Fatal if inhaled.

What is the melting point of Ethyl chloroformate?

The melting point is Not determined and the boiling point is 92-94 °C (198-201 °F).