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Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: Chloral hydrate
Catalog Numbers:
AC232470000, AC232470500, AC232475000, C285-3, C285-500
Synonyms:
Trichloroacetaldehyde, hydrated; Trichloroethylidene glycol;
"knockout drops"; 1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-ethanediol;
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-dihydroxyethane.
Company Identification:
Fisher Scientific
1 Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information, call: 201-796-7100
Emergency Number: 201-796-7100
For CHEMTREC assistance, call: 800-424-9300
For International CHEMTREC assistance, call: 703-527-3887
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Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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| CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
| 302-17-0 |
Chloral hydrate |
100 | 206-117-5 |
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Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: colorless to white crystals.
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central
nervous system depression.
Target Organs: Central nervous system.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation.
Ingestion:
Harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression,
kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache,
excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma.
Hazard: Overdose toxic, hypnotic drug. (Hawley's Condensed Chemical
Dictionary).
Inhalation:
Inhalation of high concentrations may cause central nervous system
effects characterized by nausea, headache, dizziness, unconsciousness
and coma. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Chronic:
Chronic inhalation may cause effects similar to those of acute
inhalation. Chronic ingestion may cause effects similar to those of
acute ingestion.
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Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally
lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with
plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and
drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh
air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If
breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically
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Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases
may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion.
Extinguishing Media:
In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
alcohol-resistant foam.
Flash Point: None Reported
Autoignition Temperature: None Reported
Explosion Limits, Lower:None Reported
Upper: None Reported
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 1
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Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.
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Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed.
Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Wash clothing before reuse.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
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Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or
local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne concentrations below the
permissible exposure limits.
Exposure Limits
| Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
| Chloral hydrate
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
Chloral hydrate:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29
CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a
NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved
respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if
irritation or other symptoms are experienced.
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Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Crystals
Appearance: colorless to white
Odor: acrid odor - penetrating odor
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not applicable.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 97.5 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point:52 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:> 97 deg C
Solubility: 660 g/100 ml
Specific Gravity/Density:1.901
Molecular Formula:C2H3Cl3O2
Molecular Weight:165.4
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Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage
and handling conditions. Slowly volatilizes when exposed to air.
Conditions to Avoid:
Excess heat, prolonged exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Chlorine, chloroform.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 302-17-0:
FM8750000
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 302-17-0:
Oral, mouse: LD50 =
1100 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 479
mg/kg;
Skin, rat: LD50 = 3030
mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 302-17-0:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No data available.
Teratogenicity:
No data available.
Reproductive Effects:
One study appears in RTECs concerning reproductive effects
in mice by the oral route.
Mutagenicity:
Mutation studies are reported in RTECs.
Neurotoxicity:
No data available.
Other Studies:
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Section 12 - Ecological Information
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No information available.
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Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
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Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
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Not regulated as a hazardous material |
No information available. |
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Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 302-17-0 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
SARA Codes
CAS # 302-17-0: immediate, delayed.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 302-17-0 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
T
Risk Phrases:
R 25 Toxic if swallowed.
R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 25 Avoid contact with eyes.
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice
immediately (show the label where possible).
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 302-17-0: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 302-17-0 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
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Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 12/12/1997
Revision #5 Date: 6/02/2006
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