Heptyl Chloroformate Revision number: 1
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. BASE INFORMATION
Product name: Heptyl Chloroformate
Revision number: 1
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification of the GHS
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Flammable liquids Category 4
Category 1
Corrosive to metals
HEALTH HAZARDS
Category 2
Acute toxicity (Oral)
Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 2
Category 2
Acute toxicity (Inhalation)
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1B
Category 1
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
GHS label elements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Danger
Signal word
Hazard statement Combustible liquid
May be corrosive to metals
Fatal by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements
Keep away from flames and hot surfaces.
[Prevention]
Keep only in original container.
Do not breathe.
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear respiratory protection.
Wear protective gloves and eye/face protection.
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Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
[Response] IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse
mouth.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
[Storage] Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
Store locked up.
Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
[Disposal]
the local government
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance
Substance/mixture:
Component(s): Heptyl Chloroformate
Percent: >98.0%(GC)(T)
CAS Number: 33758-34-8
Synonyms: Chloroformic Acid Heptyl Ester
Chemical Formula: C8H15ClO2
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Inhalation: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Skin contact: Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishing Dry chemical, carbon dioxide.
media:
Extinguishing media not to Water
be used:
Specific hazards: Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
generate poisonous fume.
Specific methods: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, Use extra personal protective equipment (self-contained breathing apparatus). Keep
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Ensure adequate ventilation. Entry to non-
emergency procedures: involved personnel should be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
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Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Methods and materials for Absorb spilled material in a suitable absorbent (e.g. rag, dry sand, earth, saw-dust).
containment and cleaning In case of large amount of spillage, contain a spill by bunding. Adhered or collected
up: material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and
regulations.
Prevention of secondary Do not allow contact with water. Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing
hazards: devices should be prepared in case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-
proof equipment.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent generation of vapor or mist. Keep away from flames and hot surfaces. Take
measures to prevent the build up of electrostatic charge. Use explosion-proof
equipment. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system, ventilation.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
May develop pressure. Open carefully.
Use corrosive resistant equipment.
Storage
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool, dark and well-ventilated place.
Store under inert gas.
Protect from moisture.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material: Law is followed. Keep only in original container.
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls: Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Half or full facepiece respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied
air respirator, etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards
and follow local and national regulations.
Impervious gloves.
Hand protection:
Eye protection: Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Liquid
Form: clear
Colorless - Almost colorless
Color:
Odor: No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:No data available
71 °C/0.9kPa
Boiling Point/Range:
Flash Point: No data available
Explosive limits
Lower: No data available
No data available
Upper:
Density: 1.00
No data available
Solubility:
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Reactivity: Decomposes in contact with water and liberates toxic gases.
Conditions to avoid: Moisture-sensitive
Incompartible materials: oxidizing agents
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Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Hazardous Decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen chloride
Products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity: No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eye No data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC = No data available
NTP = No data available
Reproductive toxicity: No data available
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
No data available
Fish:
Crustacea: No data available
No data available
Algae:
Persistence / degradability: No data available
No data available
Bioaccumulative
potential(BCF):
Mobillity in soil
log Pow: No data available
No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc):
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to burn in a chemical
incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system. Observe all federal, state and local regulations when
disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: 6.1: Toxic substance.
8: Corrosive.
Subsidiary risk:
UN-No: 3277
Chloroformates, toxic, corrosive, n.o.s.
Proper shipping name:
Packing group: II
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26,
2002): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport, loading and unloading were
prescribed.
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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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