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Ethyl chloride
SYNONYMS & TRADE NAMES
Chloroethane, Hydrochloric ether, Monochloroethane, Muriatic ether
CAS NO. RTECS NO. DOT ID & GUIDE
75-00-3 kH7525000 1037 115,
FORMULA CONVERSION IDLH
CHCH.Cl 1 ppm = 2.64 mg/m? 3800 ppm [10%6LEL]
See: 75003
EXPOSURE LIMITS, MEASUREMENT METHODS
NIOSH REL.
Handle with caution in the workplace. See Appendix
(Chloroethanes)
(OSHA PEL
TWA 1000 ppm (2600 mg/m?)
NIOSH 2519
See: NVAM or OSHA Methods
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Colorless gas or liquid (below 54°F) with a pungent, ether-like odor. (Note: Shipped as a liquefied compressed gas.]
MOLECULAR BOILING FREEZING SOLUBILITY VAPOR IONIZATION
WEIGHT POINT POINT PRESSURE POTENTIAL,
0.6%
645 54°F 18°F 1000 mmHg, 10.97 ev
SPECIFIC FLASH POINT UPPER Lower RELATIVE GAS
GRAVITY EXPLOSIVE EXPLOSIVE DENSITY
NA(Gas) uMir uMiT
0.92 (Liquid 58°F (Liquid) 223
pre 15.4% 3.8%
Flammable Gas
INCOMPATIBILITIES & REACTIVITIES
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Chemically-active metals such as sodium, potassium, calcium, powdered aluminum, zinc & magnesium; oxidizers; water
or steam [Note: Reacts with water to form hydrochloric acid.)
EXPOSURE ROUTES
inhalation, skin absorption (liquid), ingestion (liquid), skin and/or eye contact
syMeTOMs
incoordination, inebriation; abdominal cramps; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest; Iver, kidney damage
TARGET ORGANS
Liver, kidneys, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system
PERSONAL PROTECTION/SANITATION FIRST AID
(Gee protection codes) (See procedures)
Skin-Prevent skin contact (liquid) Eyelirrigate immediately (liquid)
Eyes Prevent eye contact (liquid) Skin:Water flush promptly (liquid)
Wash skin No recommendation BreathingRespiratory support
Remove:When wet (flammable) ‘SwallowMedical attention immediately (liquid)
CChange:No recommendation
RESPIRATOR RECOMMENDATIONS
OSHA
Up to 3800 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style,front- or back-mounted organic vapor
canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
SEE ALSO
INTRODUCTION. ICSC CARD: 0132
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
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