CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEM.(MFR). -- BENZOYL CHLORIDE  -- 6810-00-264-8970
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:BENZOYL CHLORIDE
MSDS Date:01/01/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-264-8970
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES(DIST),J.T.BAKER CHEM.(MFR).
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Info Phone Num:714-864-2310
Emergency Phone Num:714-864-2310
CAGE:60777
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:CHEMICAL COMMODITIES AGENCY, INC.
Address:27447 PACIFIC STREET
Box:City:HIGHLAND
State:CA
ZIP:92346-2640
Country:US
Phone:909-864-2310
CAGE:60777

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:BENZOYL CHLORIDE  (SARA III)
CAS:98-88-4
RTECS #:DM6600000
Fraction by Wt: 100%
EPA Rpt Qty:1000 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:1000 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

Effects of Overexposure:STRONG IRRITANT TO SKIN,EYES,NOSE & MUCOUS
    MEMBRANE-HIGHLY FLOW OF TEARS.PRODUCES PHOSGENE ON HEATG.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IN CASE OF CONTACT,IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH PLENTY
    OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES.CALL A DOCTOR

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:N.A.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:COVER ANY SPILLS BY SPREADING WITH SUFFICIENT
    AMOUNT OF SODIUM BICARBONATE.REMOVE THE MIXTURE,INTO SUCH A
    CONTAINE AS A FIBER DRUM,PLASTIC BAG OR CARTON BOX FOR EASY
    DISPOSAL IN AN INCINERATOR.EITHER  DISPOSE BY BURNING OR DISPERSE
    WITH PLENTY OF H2O

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:DO NOT GET IN EYES,OR SKIN,ON
    CLOTHING.AVOID BREATHING VAPOR.KEEP CONTAINER TIGHTLY CLOSED.WASH
    THROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Other Precautions:PROTECT AGAINST PHYSICAL DAMAGE TO CONTAINER.STORE IN
    COOL,DRY,WELL VENTILATED.DETACHED WAREHOUSE AWAY FROM SOURCES OF
    IGNITION.WEAR RUBBER GLOVES,FULLY PROTECTIVE COTHING,SELF
    CONT.BREATHER.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:SELF CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST & MECHANICAL(GENERAL) AS REQUIRED
Protective Gloves:RUBBER
Other Protective Equipment:APPROVED WORKING CLOTHES.
Supplemental Safety and Health
BENZOYL CHLORIDE IS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE U.S.PHARMACOPEIA,SEVENTEENTH
    REVISION SEPT.1, 1965. BENZOYL CHLORIDE VIOLENTLY DECOMPOSES IN
    WATER.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
NRC/State Lic Num:NOT RELEVANT
Boiling Pt:=197.2C, 387.F
Vapor Density:4.88
Spec Gravity:1.22
Evaporation Rate &amp; Reference:N.A.
Solubility in Water:DECOMP.
Appearance and Odor:LIQUID,COLORLESS,FUMING,PUNGENT ODOR

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING MATERIALS:REACTS W/H*2O OR STM PRODUCE TOXIC FUMES
Stability Condition to Avoid:DECOMPOSITION
Hazardous Decomposition Products:EMITS PHOSGENE WHEN HEATED TO
    DECOMPOSITION.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL
    ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS,OR TRANSFER OR REMOVE SLOWLY BY
    DICHARGING INTO A VESSEL OF EITHER PLASTIC OR GLASS CONTAINING
    SODIUM BICARBONATE.MIX THOROUGHLY & TRANSFE R SLOWLY TO A LARGE
    VESSEL CONTAINING WATER.

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