Chloroacetic acid

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

In case of eye Contact:

Check for and remove any contact lenses. Immediately flush eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open. Cold water may be used. Do not use an eye ointment. Seek medical attention.

In case of skin Contact:

If the chemical got onto the clothed portion of the body, remove the contaminated clothes as quickly as possible, protecting your own hands and body. Place the victim under a deluge shower. If the chemical got on the victim's exposed skin, such as the hands : Gently and thoroughly wash the contaminated skin with running water and non-abrasive soap. Be particularly careful to clean folds, crevices, creases and groin. Cold water may be used. If irritation persists, seek medical attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing.

In case of serious Skin Contact:

Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate medical attention.

If inhaled

Allow the victim to rest in a well ventilated area. Seek immediate medical attention.

In case of serious Inhalation:

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If

breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may

be hazardous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or

corrosive. Seek immediate medical attention.

If swallowed:

Do not induce vomiting. Examine the lips and mouth to ascertain whether the tissues are damaged, a possible indication that

the toxic material was ingested; the absence of such signs, however, is not conclusive. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar,

tie, belt or waistband. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Seek immediate medical attention.

In case of serious Ingestion:

Not available.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable extinguishing media:

SMALL FIRE: Use DRY chemical powder. LARGE FIRE: Use water spray, fog or foam. Do not use water jet.

Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture:

Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas

Advice for firefighters:

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Wear respiratory protection. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate

ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.

Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the

environment must be avoided.

Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Small Spill:

Use appropriate tools to put the spilled solid in a convenient waste disposal container. If necessary: Neutralize the residue with

a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.

Large Spill:

Corrosive solid. Stop leak if without risk. Do not get water inside container. Do not touch spilled material. Use water spray to

reduce vapors. Prevent entry into sewers, basements or confined areas; dike if needed. Eliminate all ignition sources. Call for

assistance on disposal. Neutralize the residue with a dilute solution of sodium carbonate.

Handling and storage

Precautions:

Keep locked up Keep container dry. Keep away from heat. Keep away from sources of ignition. Empty containers pose a fire risk, evaporate the residue under a fume hood. Ground all equipment containing material. Do not ingest. Do not breathe dust. Never add water to this product In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment If ingested, seek medical advice immediately and show the container or the label. Avoid contact with skin and eyes

Storage:

Keep container dry. Keep in a cool place. Ground all equipment containing material. Corrosive materials should be stored in a separate safety storage cabinet or room

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

1751

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CHLOROACETIC ACID, SOLID

Chemical name:

Chloroacetic acid

Language:

English

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Shipping

Remarks

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

1751

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

CHLOROACETIC ACID, SOLID

Chemical name:

Chloroacetic acid

Marine pollutant

Remarks

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:

1751

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Chloroacetic acid, solid

Chemical name:

Chloroacetic acid

Remarks

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Exposure controls / personal protection

1. Technical protection measures

Use process enclosures, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to keep airborne levels below recommended exposure limits. If user operations generate dust, fume or mist, use ventilation to keep exposure to airborne contaminants below the exposure limit.

2. Organisational protection measures

Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash hands before breaks and immediately after handling the product.

3. Personal protection

Splash goggles. Synthetic apron. Vapor and dust respirator. Be sure to use an approved/certified respirator or equivalent.

Gloves.

4. Personal protection in case of a large spill

Splash goggles. Full suit. Vapor and dust respirator. Boots. Gloves. A self contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; consult a specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Stability and reactivity

The product is stable.

Disposal considerations

Treatment, storage, transportation, & disposal must be in accordance with applicable local regulations.