Benzyl chloride

CAS 100-44-7 C₇H₇Cl MW 126.6000 Danger
Corrosion Corrosion
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard Health Hazard
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H227 Combustible liquid Flammable liquids
H302 Harmful if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage Skin corrosion/irritation
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction Sensitization, Skin
H318 Causes serious eye damage Serious eye damage/eye irritation
H330 Fatal if inhaled Acute toxicity, inhalation
H351 Suspected of causing cancer Carcinogenicity
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child Reproductive toxicity
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H373 May causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P210 Keep away from heat, hot surface, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P264+P265 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P272 Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P284 [In case of inadequate ventilation] Wear respiratory protection.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P301+P330+P331 IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P302+P361+P354 IF ON SKIN: Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately rinse with water for several minutes.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P305+P354+P338 IF IN EYES: Immediately rinse with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P320 Specific treatment is urgent (see ... on this label).
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P333+P317 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.
P403 Store in a well-ventilated place.
P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL1 ppm
NIOSH RELCeiling: 1 ppm
NIOSH IDLH10 ppm
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, aromatic odor.

Boiling Point354°F
Flash Point153°F
Vapor Pressure1 mmHg
Specific Gravity1.1

NFPA 704 Diamond

2
3
1
Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Skin Eyes

eye and skin irritation

Synonyms

chloromethylbenzene; α-chlorotoluene; benzylchloride anhydrous; benzylchloride, stabilized

Data Sources

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