DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE Property

Melting point:

-50.15°C

Boiling point:

90.55°C

Density 

1.4330

refractive index 

1.4530 (estimate)

CAS DataBase Reference

79-02-7

EPA Substance Registry System

Dichloroacetaldehyde (79-02-7)

Safety

RIDADR 

1992

HazardClass 

3.2

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

79-02-7(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H314Causes severe skin burns and eye damage

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H351Suspected of causing cancer

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P260Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P301+P330+P331IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.

P303+P361+P353IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off Immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse SKIN with water/shower.

P304+P340IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and Keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P310Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P363Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Chemical Properties

Dichloroacetaldehyde [79-02-7], 2,2-dichloroethanal, CHCl2CHO, Mr112.94, was first obtained in 1868 by F. Paterno by distillation of dichlorodiethyl acetal [619-33-0], CHCl2CH(OC2H5 )2, with sulfuric acid.

Definition

ChEBI: 2,2-Dichloroacetaldehyde is an organochlorine compound.

General Description

Colorless liquid with a penetrating pungent odor.

Air & Water Reactions

Highly flammable.

Reactivity Profile

DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE polymerizes on standing or in the presence of acid. DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE reacts with acids, oxidizers.

Fire Hazard

DICHLOROACETALDEHYDE is combustible.