Product Identification

Product Name

Ethylbenzyl chloride

Synonyms

(Chloromethyl)ethylbenzene
Toluene, a-chloro-ar-ethyl-

CAS

26968-58-1

Formula

C9H11Cl

Molecular Weight

154.63999999999999

EINECS

248-148-7

Beilstein/Gmelin

NA

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

A colorless to pale-colored liquid with a pungent odor.

Melting Point

-13

Boiling Point

224

Partition Coefficient

3.59

Usage

Used to make other chemicals.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.

Inhalation

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.

Skin

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash exposed area with soap and water. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. Launder clothing before reuse.

Eyes

If symptoms develop, immediately move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. Flush eyes gently with water for at least 15 minutes while holding eyelids apart; seek immediate medical attention.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.

Handling

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.

Exposure Effects

The toxicological properties of this material have not been investigated.

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Keep run-off water out of sewers and water sources.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Keep material out of water sources and sewers. Build dikes to contain flow as necessary. Use water spray to knock-down vapors. Attempt to stop leak if without undue personnel hazard.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

Incompatible with strong oxidizing and reducing agents Incompatible with many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides.

Stability

No data.