Section 1: Product Identification
Chemical Name: Dimethylchlorophosphine, min. 97%
CAS Registry Number: 811-62-1
Formula: (CH3)2PCl
EINECS Number: none
Chemical Family: organophosphine halide
Synonym: none
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Ingredient CAS Number Percent ACGIH (TWA) OSHA (PEL)
Title Compound 811-62-1 100% no data no data
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. Material releases acid fumes. Inhalation of vapors
Emergency Overview:
may lead to headache and dizziness. Severe irritant to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes.
Primary Routes of Exposure: Ingestion, skin, inhalation
Eye Contact: Causes severe irritation of the eyes.
Skin Contact: Harmful in contact with skin. Causes severe irritation of the skin or thermal burns if ignited.
Harmful by inhalation. Inhalation may lead to headaches and dizziness. Causes severe irritation to the nose
Inhalation:
and mucous memb
Ingestion: Harmful if swallowed. May cause vomiting and diarrhea.
Acute Health Affects: Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed.
Chronic Health Affects: No information available on long-term chronic effects.
NTP: No
IARC: No
OSHA: No
SECTION 4: First Aid Measures
Immediately flush the eyes with copious amounts of water for at least 10-15 minutes. A victim may need
Eye Exposure:
assistance in keeping their eye lids open. Get immediate medical attention.
Wash the affected area with water. Remove contaminated clothes if necessary. Seek medical assistance if
Skin Exposure:
irritation persists.
Remove the victim to fresh air. Closely monitor the victim for signs of respiratory problems, such as difficulty
Inhalation:
in breathing, coughing, wheezing, or pain. In such cases seek immediate medical assistance.
Seek medical attention immediately. Keep the victim calm. Give the victim water (only if conscious). Induce
Ingestion:
vomiting only if directed by medical personnel.
SECTION 5: Fire Fighting Measures
Flash Point: -1°F
Autoignition Temperature: no data
Explosion Limits: no data
Extinguishing Medium: carbon dioxide, dry powder or foam
Fire fighters should be equipped with a NIOSH approved positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus
Special Fire Fighting Procedures:
and full protective clothing.
Hazardous Combustion and If involved in a fire this material may emit toxic organic fumes, hydrochloric acid fumes, and vapors of
Decomposion Products: phosphorus pentoxide.
Unusual Fire or Explosion Hazards: Spontaneously flammable in air, especially in contact with organic matter such as paper or cloth.
SECTION 6: Accidental Release Measures
Small spills can be mixed with sodium bicarbonate or other suitable absorbents. Spillage in areas not
adequately ventilation will require an evacuation of site. Material may spontaneously ignite. Emergency
Spill and Leak Procedures:
response teams will require self-contained breathing apparatus. Spill should be absorbed into vermiculite or
other suitable absorbent.
SECTION 7: Handling and Storage
Material is shipped in an all glass ampoule. Material must be handled and stored under an inert atmosphere
Handling and Storage:
of nitrogen or argon.
SECTION 8: Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Eye Protection: Always wear approved safety glasses when handling a chemical substance in the laboratory.
Skin Protection: Wear protective clothing and gloves.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
If ventilation is not available a respirator should be worn. The use of respirators requires a Respirator
Respirator:
Protection Program to be in compliance with 29 CFR 1910.134.
Ventilation: Material has a pungent odor. Always handle material in an efficient fume hood.
Additional Protection: Wear a full face shield, flame resistant lab apron and suitable gloves.
SECTION 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Color and Form: colorless to pale yellow liq.
Molecular Weight: 96.50
Melting Point: no data
Boiling Point: 76-77°C
Vapor Pressure: no data
Specific Gravity: 1.22
Odor: pungent, acidic odor
Solubility in Water: reacts violently with water
SECTION 10: Stability and Reactivity
Stability: air and moisture-sensitive liquid
Hazardous Polymerization: no hazardous polymerization
Conditions to Avoid: contact with air.
Incompatibility: water, air, oxidizing agents, alcohols, halogens and active metals
Decomposition Products: carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride, organic fumes, and phosphorus pentoxide.
SECTION 11: Toxicological Information
RTECS Data: No information available in the RTECS files.
Carcinogenic Effects: No data available
Mutagenic Effects: No data available
Tetratogenic Effects: No data available
SECTION 12: Ecological Information
Ecological Information: No information available
SECTION 13: Disposal Considerations
Disposal: Dispose of according to local, state and federal regulations.
SECTION 14: Transportation
Shipping Name (CFR): Pyrophoric liquids, Organic, N.O.S.
Hazard Class (CFR): 4.2
Additional Hazard Class (CFR): NA
Packaging Group (CFR): I
UN ID Number (CFR): UN# 2845
Shipping Name (IATA): Forbidden
Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Additional Hazard Class (IATA): NA
Packaging Group (IATA): NA
UN ID Number (IATA): UN# 2845
SECTION 15: Regulatory Information
TSCA: Not listed in the TSCA inventory.
SARA (Title 313): Not reportable under SARA Title 313
Second Ingredient: none
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
N/A
