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Benzoyl chloride

DANGER liquid SDS/MSDS

Chemical Product Identification & Regulatory Data

Official chemical identifiers, CAS numbers, and regulatory compliance information

Basic Product Information

Product Name
Benzoyl chloride
Product Code
7456
Chemical Name
Benzoylchloride
Synonyms
Benzene carbonyl chloride

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
Laboratory chemical Laboratory and analytical use
Uses Advised Against
Do not use for squirting or spraying. Do not use for products which come into direct contact with the skin. Do not use for products which come into contact with foodstuffs. Do not use for private purposes (household). Food, drink and animal feedingstuffs.

Overview

Benzoyl chloride (CAS: 98-88-4 ) commonly used laboratory chemical laboratory and analytical use.

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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 4 H302
Acute Tox. Category 4 H312
Acute Tox. Category 3 H331
Skin Corr. Category 1B H314
Eye Dam. Category 1 H318
Skin Sens. Category 1 H317

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

  • H302 + H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin
  • H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled

Precautionary Statements

  • P260: Do not breathe mist/vapours/spray
  • P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
  • P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
  • P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing
  • P310: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor

Chemical Manufacturers & Supply Chain

Authorized suppliers, manufacturers, and distribution network information

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24/7 Emergency Response & Poison Control

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

National Poisons Information Centre Beaumont Hospital

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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
Benzoyl chloride
EC: 202-710-8
98-88-4 Not specified ⚠️ Hazardous

Emergency First Aid Measures

Critical first aid procedures for chemical exposure incidents and medical emergencies

🫁 Inhalation Exposure

Call a physician immediately. If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration.

🖐️ Skin Contact

After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water.

👁️ Eye Contact

In case of contact with eyes flush immediately with plenty of flowing water for 10 to 15 minutes holding eyelids apart and consult an ophthalmologist. Protect uninjured eye.

🍽️ Ingestion/Swallowing

Rinse mouth immediately and drink plenty of water. Rinse mouth with water (only if the person is conscious). Call a physician immediately.

Symptoms:

danger of perforation of the esophagus and the stomach (strong corrosive effects).

🚨 Immediate Medical Attention Required

Call a physician immediately (following inhalation or ingestion). Immediate medical treatment required for skin contact because corrosive injuries that are not treated are hard to cure.

Fire Fighting Measures & Emergency Response

Fire suppression methods, extinguishing media, and firefighting safety procedures

Suitable Extinguishing Media

co-ordinate firefighting measures to the fire surroundings dry extinguishing powder, BC-powder, carbon dioxide (CO₂)

Unsuitable Extinguishing Media

water, foam

⚠️ Specific Fire Hazards

Combustible. Vapours are heavier than air, spread along floors and form explosive mixtures with air.

🔥 Fire Fighting Instructions

Fight fire with normal precautions from a reasonable distance.

🛡️ Firefighter Protection Equipment

In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes. Wear self-contained breathing apparatus. Wear full chemical protective clothing.

Accidental Release Measures & Spill Response

Emergency spill cleanup procedures, containment methods, and environmental protection

🚨 Emergency Procedures

For non-emergency personnel: Use personal protective equipment as required. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothes. Do not breathe vapour/spray.

🌍 Environmental Precautions

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water. Retain contaminated washing water and dispose of it. The product is an acid. Before discharge into sewage plants the product normally needs to be neutralised.

🧹 Cleanup Methods

Absorb with liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents).

Cleanup Materials:

liquid-binding material (sand, diatomaceous earth, acid- or universal binding agents)

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

💧 Solubility
Water solubility (spontaneous decomposition)
📊 Solubility In Fat
Not available
📊 Properties Status
Not available
📊 Colour Intensity
Not available
📊 Kinematic Viscosity
not determined
📊 Bulk Density
Not available
📊 Explosive Limits
Not available
🧪 Physical State
liquid
Critical Property
📊 Vapor Density
Not available
📊 Crystallisation Point
Not available
📊 Relative Density
Not available
🎨 Colour
colourless
📊 Partition Coefficient
1,44 (pH value: ~6, 21 °C) (ECHA)
📊 Metal Corrosion
Not available
🧪 Ph
2 (in aqueous solution: 1[g] /l, 20 °C)
📊 Freezing Point
-1 °C
👁️ Appearance
Not available
👃 Odor
stinging - pungent
🔥 Flash Point
72 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Critical Property
📊 Auto Ignition Temperature
600 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
📊 Cloud Point
Not available
📊 Dynamic Viscosity
Not available
📊 Physical State Data
liquid
⚖️ Density
1,21[g] /cm³ at 20 °C
Critical Property
📊 Lower Explosive Limit
2,5 vol%
📊 Form
Not available
💨 Vapor Pressure
0,84 hPa at 25 °C
📊 Odor Threshold
Not available
📊 Upper Explosive Limit
27 vol%
📊 Solubility In Water
spontaneous decomposition
💨 Boiling Point
197,2 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA)
Critical Property
📊 Solidification Point
Not available
💨 Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 Decomposition Temperature
not relevant
🔥 Flammability
this material is combustible, but will not ignite readily
📊 Relative Evaporation Rate
Not available
📊 State Under Standard Conditions
Not available
📊 Softening Point
Not available
📊 Molecular Weight
Not available
📊 Voc Content
Not available
🧊 Melting Point
-1 °C
Critical Property

Safe Handling & Storage Procedures

Industrial handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace safety requirements

⚠️ Handling Precautions

• Provision of sufficient ventilation.

• Use extractor hood (laboratory).

• Handle and open container with care.

• Clear contaminated areas thoroughly.

🏪 Storage Conditions

• Keep container tightly closed.

• Keep only in original container.

• Store in a dry place.

• Store locked up.

🧼 General Hygiene Measures

Wash hands before breaks and after work.

🔥 Fire Prevention Measures

Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.

Exposure Controls & Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and required safety equipment

🧤 Hand Protection

Wear suitable gloves. Chemical protection gloves are suitable, which are tested according to EN 374. Check leak-tightness/impermeability prior to use. For special purposes, it is recommended to check the resistance to chemicals of the protective gloves mentioned above together with the supplier of these gloves. The times are approximate values from measurements at 22 ° C and permanent contact. Increased temperatures due to heated substances, body heat etc. and a reduction of the effective layer thickness by stretching can lead to a considerable reduction of the breakthrough time. If in doubt, contact manufacturer. At an approx. 1.5 times larger / smaller layer thickness, the respective breakthrough time is doubled / halved. The data apply only to the pure substance. When transferred to substance mixtures, they may only be considered as a guide. Type of material: FKM (fluoro rubber). Material thickness: 0,4 mm. Breakthrough times of the glove material: >480 minutes (permeation: level 6).

👁️ Eye Protection

Use safety goggle with side protection. Wear face protection.

😷 Respiratory Protection

Respiratory protection necessary at: Aerosol or mist formation. Type: B-P2 (combined filters for acidic gases and particles, colour code: Grey/White).

🦺 Skin/Body Protection

Take recovery periods for skin regeneration. Preventive skin protection (barrier creams/ointments) is recommended.

🌍 Environmental Exposure Controls

Keep away from drains, surface and ground water.

Chemical Stability & Reactivity Data

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials information

Chemical Stability

Moisture-sensitive.

⚗️ Reactivity

This material is not reactive under normal ambient conditions. If heated, vapours may form explosive mixtures with air.

⚠️ Hazardous Reactions

Violent reaction with: strong oxidiser, Alkali metals, Alcohols, Amines, Alkaline earth metal, Metals, Strong alkali, Water. Explosive properties.

🚫 Conditions to Avoid

Protect from moisture. Keep away from heat.

🧪 Incompatible Materials

metals

💨 Hazardous Decomposition Products

Hazardous combustion products: see section 5.

Waste Disposal & Treatment Methods

Waste disposal procedures, treatment methods, and regulatory compliance requirements

♻️ Waste Treatment Methods

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

🗂️ Product Disposal Recommendations

This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Transportation & Shipping Information

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

🏷️ UN Number

UN 1736

📦 Proper Shipping Name

BENZOYL CHLORIDE

⚠️ Transport Hazard Class

8

📋 Packing Group

II

🚛 ADR Transport Precautions

Provisions for dangerous goods (ADR) should be complied within the premises.

🚢 IMDG Maritime Transport Precautions

Stowage category: C, Segregation group: 1 - Acids

Chemical Safety FAQ & Common Questions

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

What other names is Benzoyl chloride known by?

Benzoyl chloride is also known as: Benzene carbonyl chloride

What is the hazard signal word for Benzoyl chloride?

The signal word for this substance is "danger".

What is the physical form of Benzoyl chloride?

Benzoyl chloride is a liquid with colourless color. It has stinging - pungent odor.

What is the solubility of Benzoyl chloride?

Water solubility (spontaneous decomposition)

What is Benzoyl chloride used for?

Laboratory chemical Laboratory and analytical use

What are the hazard statements for Benzoyl chloride?

This substance has 4 hazard statements: H302 + H312: Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction H331: Toxic if inhaled

What is the melting point of Benzoyl chloride?

The melting point is -1 °C and the boiling point is 197,2 °C at 1.013 hPa (ECHA).