ICSC 0286 - ISOBUTYL CHLORIDE

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ISOBUTYL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0286
_{November 2003}

1-Chloro-2-methylpropane

CAS No: 513-36-0
RTECS No: none
UN No: 1127 (chlorobutanes)

C₄H₉Cl / (CH₃)₂CHCH₂Cl
Molecular mass: 92.6

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding). Do NOT use compressed air for filling, discharging, or handling.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)	UN Hazard Class: 3 UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1127 NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0	Fireproof. Separated from powdered metals and strong oxidants.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible. As a result of flow, agitation, etc., electrostatic charges can be generated.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and phosgene (see ICSC 0007). Reacts violently with strong oxidants and powdered metals causing fire and explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV not established.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 69°C Melting point: -131°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.9 Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.2 Flash point: -10°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.0-8.8

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

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