Product Identification

Product Name

4-Chloro-1-butanol

Synonyms

4-Chlorobutan-1-ol

CAS

928-51-8

Formula

C4H9ClO

Molecular Weight

108.57

EINECS

213-175-5

RTECS

EL1325000

RTECS Class

Tumorigen

Beilstein/Gmelin

1731408

Beilstein Reference

4-01-00-01550

EC Class

flammable

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Clear liquid.

Boiling Point

84

Density

0.853 g/cm3 (20 C)

Refractive Index

1.454 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Get medical aid immediately. Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.

Inhalation

Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Remove contaminated clothing and shoes.

Eyes

Immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep away from heat, sparks, and flame.

Handling

Empty containers retain product residue, (liquid and/or vapor), and can be dangerous. Avoid contact with heat, sparks and flame. Do not pressurize, cut, weld, braze, solder, drill, grind, or expose empty containers to heat, sparks or open flames.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

See Inhalation.

Inhalation

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion, or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Skin

Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. See Inhalation.

Eyes

See Inhalation.

Hazards

Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas.

EC Risk Phrase

R 10 22 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39

UN (DOT)

2922

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.

Respirators

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use. Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

36

Fire Fighting

Extinguish using agent most appropriate for surrounding fire.

Fire Potential

Non-combustible, substance itself does not burn but may decompose upon heating to produce corrosive and/or toxic fumes.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents - acid chlorides - acid anhydrides.

Decomposition

Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2922

Hazard Class

8

Packing Group

I; II; III

HS Code

2905 59 10