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Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Printed
Carbonyl chloride
2500
1. Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
Product identifier
Name of product
Name of substance
Manufacturer/distributor
GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbHRuhrstraße 113, D-22761 HamburgPhone +49 (0) 40 853 123-0, Fax +49 (0) 40 853 123-66 Emergency advice
GHC Gerling, Holz & Co. Handels GmbHPhone Recommended intended purpose(s)
Basic substance.
! 2. Hazards identification
Classification according to 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
T+; R26
C; R34
R-phrases
26
! Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
Hazard Statements Classification procedure Liquef. Gas
Acute Tox. 1
Skin Corr. 1B
! Hazard statements for physical hazards
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
! Hazard statements for health hazards
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Additional hints
Listed substance (Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008, Annex VI, part 3).
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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Carbonyl chloride
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Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP/GHS]
! Signal word
! Hazard statements for physical hazards
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
! Hazard statements for health hazards
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Precautionary Statements
! Prevention
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.
! Response
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with IF INHALED: Remove to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minuts. Remove contact lenses, if present Get immediate medical advice/attention.
! Storage
Hazardous ingredients for labeling
carbonyl chloride
Supplemental Hazard information (EU)
Health properties
Corrosive to the respiratory tract.
! Information pertaining to special dangers for human and environment
Gas/vapour heavier than air. May accumulate in confined spaces, particularly at or below ground level.
Contact with liquid may cause cold burns/frostbite.
3. Composition/information on ingredients
CAS No 75-44-5
carbonyl chloride
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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Carbonyl chloride
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4. First aid measures
General information
Remove contaminated soaked clothing immediately and dispose it safely.
Adhere to personal protective measures when giving first aid.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
In case of inhalation
Remove the casualty into fresh air and keep him immobile.
In case of breathing difficulties give oxygen.
In the event of pulmonary irritation treat initially with corticoid spray, e.g. Ventolair- or Pulmicort- metered-dose aerosol
(Ventolair and Pulmicort are registrated trademarks).
Seek medical treatment immediately.
In case of respiratory standstill give artifical respiration by respiratory bag (Ambu bag) or respirator. Send for a doctor.
In case of skin contact
In case of contact with skin wash off immediately with soap and water.
Seek medical treatment immediately.
In case of eye contact
Eye rinsing with water carefully while protecting unhurt eye.
Medical treatment by eye specialist.
Call for a doctor immediately.
In case of ingestion
Ingestion is not considered a potential route of exposure.
Physician's information / possible dangers
Risk of pulmonary oedema
Treatment (Advice to doctor)
Pulmonary oedema prophylaxis.
! 5. Firefighting measures
Suitable extinguishing media
water
Product does not burn, fire-extinguishing activities according to surrounding.
Foam
Dry powder
Carbon dioxide
Extinguishing media which must not be used for safety reasons
Full water jet
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
In the event of fire the following can be released:
Carbon monoxide (CO)
Chlorine (Cl2)
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Use breathing apparatus with independent air supply ( isolated ).
Wear full protective clothing.
! Additional information
Cool endangered containers with water spray jet.
Exposure to fire may cause containers to rupture / explode.
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Printed
Carbonyl chloride
2500
6. Accidental release measures
Personal precautions
See chapter 8.
Remove persons to safety.
Evacuate area.
Keep people away and stay on the upwind side.
Pay attention to extension of gas especially at ground (heavier than air) and in direction of the wind.
Environmental precautions
If possible, stop flow of product.
Do not discharge into the drains/surface waters/groundwater.
Prevent spread (e.g. by saving in a salvage packaging).
Suppress gases/vapours/mists with water spray jet
Do not discharge into the subsoil/soil.
Methods for cleaning up
Ensure adequate air ventilation.
Take up with absorbent material (e.g. general-purpose binder).
Additional Information
Informations for safe handling see chapter 7.
Informations for personal protective equipment see chapter 8.
No water on the leaks.
! 7. Handling and storage
! Advice on safe handling
Use only in thoroughly ventilated areas.
Transfer and handle only in enclosed systems.
Prevent cylinders from falling over.
Ensure valve outlet cap nut or plug is correctly fitted.
Ensure valve protection device is correctly fitted.
Open valve slowly to avoid pressure shock.
Use only properly specified equipment which is suitable for this product, its supply pressure and temperature.
Do not allow backfeed into the container.
Suck back of water into the container must be prevented.
No water to valves, flanges and other fittings.
Purging of pipes and valves with inert gases - to avoid: water, solvents.
Advice on protection against fire and explosion
Avoid effect of heat.
Requirements for storage rooms and vessels
Ventilate store-rooms thoroughly.
Use transportable pressure equipment.
Suitable materials: Normalised steel and carbon steel, tempered steel, stainless steel.
Valve: Suitable materials: Brass, copper alloys, carbon steels, stainless steel.
Unsuitable materials: Aluminium alloys.
! Advice on storage compatibility
Do not store with spontaneously flammable materials.
Do not store together with combustible liquids or combustible solids.
Do not store together with feedstuff.
Do not store together with explosives.
Do not store together with infectious substances.
Do not store together with radioactive material.
Do not store together with toxic liquids or toxic solids.
Do not store together with food.
Do not store together with oxidizing agents.
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Printed
Carbonyl chloride
2500
Further information on storage conditions
Store closed container at cool and aired place.
Store only in original container at temperature of 50°C maximum (=122°F).
Protect of heat.
Recommendation(s) for intended use
no
! 8. Exposure controls/personal protection
Ingredients with occupational exposure limits to be monitored
Indicative occupational exposure limit values (91/322/EEC, 2000/39/EC, 2006/15/EC or 2009/161/EU)
Respiratory protection
Keep self contained breathing apparatus readily available for emergency use.
Hand protection
Leather gloves
Eye protection
safety goggles, in case of increased risk add protective face shield
! Skin protection
Safety shoes with steel toe.
Body covering work clothing, or chemical resistant suit at increased risk.
General protective measures
Do not inhale gases/vapours/aerosols.
Hygiene measures
At work do not eat, drink, smoke or take drugs.
Wash hands before breaks and after work.
Limitation and surveillance of the environment
See chapter 7.
9. Physical and chemical properties
Important health, safety and environmental information
pH value in delivery state
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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Acid number
boiling point
melting point
Flash point
Flammability (gas)
Ignition temperature
Vapour pressure
Rel. vapour density
Solubility in water
Solubility/other
Partition coefficient (log
Explosive properties
no
10. Stability and reactivity
Conditions to avoid
Heat sources / heat - risk of bursting.
Materials to avoid
Reactions with numerous chemical compounds.
Hazardous decomposition products
Carbon monoxide
Chlorine
Thermal decomposition
Additional information
Stable under normal conditions.
Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
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Carbonyl chloride
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11. Toxicological information
Acute toxicity/Irritability/Sensitization
LC50 acute
inhalation
Subacute Toxicity - Carcinogenicity
Reproduction-
Toxicity
Carcinogenicity
Toxicity test (Additional information)
No experimental indication of genotoxicity in vitro ( Ames-test negative ).
Experiences made from practice
Risk of strong eye injuries.
12. Ecological information
General regulation
Because of product characteristics not examinable.
Hydrolysis.
! 13. Disposal considerations
Waste code No.
Name of waste
gases in pressure containers (including halons) containing dangerous substances Wastes marked with an asterisk are considered to be hazardous waste pursuant to Directive 91/689/EEC on hazardous waste.
! Recommendations for the product
Dispose of in accordance with the local official regulations.
Recommendations for packaging
Transportable pressure equipment (empty, residual pressure): Return to supplier / manufacturer.
14. Transport information
Land and inland navigation transport ADR/RID
UN 1076 PHOSGENE, 2.3 (8), (C/D), Classification code: 2TC
Marine transport IMDG
UN 1076 PHOSGENE, 2.3 (8), Marine pollutant: no
Ems: F-C, S-U
Air transport ICAO/IATA-DGR
UN 1076 Phosgene, 2.3 (8)
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Safety Data Sheet according to Regulation (EC)
No. 1907/2006 (REACH)
Printed
Carbonyl chloride
2500
! 15. Regulatory information
! Chemical Safety Assessment
For this substance a chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16. Other information
Recommendend uses and restrictions
National and local regulations concerning chemicals shall be observed.
Further information
All declarations of safety-data-sheet refer to pure substance.
The information contained herein is based on the state of our knowledge. It characterizes the product with regard to
the appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent a guarantee of the properties of the product.
Wording of the R/H-phrases specified in chapter 3 (not the classification of the mixture!)
R 26 Very toxic by inhalation.
R 34 Causes burns.
Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated.
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

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