Section 1 - Chemical Product MSDS Name:Chloral Betaine Material Safety Data Sheet Synonym: Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
CAS#
Chemical Name
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EINECS#
2218-68-0
Chloral Betaine
100.0
218-722-1
Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: 25 36/38 Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION EMERGENCY OVERVIEW Toxic if swallowed. Irritating to eyes and skin. Potential Health Effects Eye: May cause eye irritation. Skin: May cause skin irritation. Ingestion: May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May cause central nervous system depression. Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. Chronic: No information found. Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid. Skin: Flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately. Inhalation: Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Notes to Physician: Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES General Information: As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Extinguishing Media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8. Spills/Leaks: Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE Handling: Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation. Storage: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION Engineering Controls: Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low. Exposure Limits CAS# 2218-68-0: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure. Respirators: Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Use a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation or other symptoms are experienced. Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Solid Color: white Odor: acrid odor pH: Not available. Vapor Pressure: Not available. Viscosity: Not available. Boiling Point: Not available. Freezing/Melting Point: 124 deg C Autoignition Temperature: Not available. Flash Point: Not available. Explosion Limits, lower: Not available. Explosion Limits, upper: Not available. Decomposition Temperature: Solubility in water: Soluble. Specific Gravity/Density: Molecular Formula: C7H14NO4Cl3 Molecular Weight: 282.4613 Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Chemical Stability: Stability unknown. Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible materials, dust generation. Incompatibilities with Other Materials: Oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide. Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION RTECS#: CAS# 2218-68-0: PA0710000 LD50/LC50: CAS# 2218-68-0: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 800 mg/kg. Carcinogenicity: Chloral Betaine - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP. Other: See actual entry in RTECS for complete information. Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Products which are considered hazardous for supply are classified as Special Waste and the disposal of such chemicals is covered by regulations which may vary according to location. Contact a specialist disposal company or the local waste regulator for advice. Empty containers must be decontaminated before returning for recycling. Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: 2811 Packing Group: II IMO Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: 2811 Packing Group: II RID/ADR Shipping Name: TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, NOS Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Number: 2811 Packing group: II Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives Hazard Symbols: T Risk Phrases: R 25 Toxic if swallowed. R 36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin. Safety Phrases: S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S 28A After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of water. WGK (Water Danger/Protection) CAS# 2218-68-0: No information available. Canada None of the chemicals in this product are listed on the DSL/NDSL list. CAS# 2218-68-0 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List. US FEDERAL TSCA CAS# 2218-68-0 is not listed on the TSCA inventory. It is for research and development use only.
