Benzyl chloride |
Synonyms & Trade Names Chloromethylbenzene, ?-Chlorotoluene |
CAS No. 100-44-7 |
RTECS No. XS8925000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1738 156 |
FormulaC6H5CH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 5.18 mg/m3 |
IDLH 10 ppm
See: 100447 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: C 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [15-minute]
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, aromatic odor. |
MW: 126.6 |
BP: 354°F |
FRZ: -38°F |
Sol: 0.05% |
VP: 1 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.10 |
Fl.P: 153°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 1.1% |
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| Class IIIA Combustible Liquid: Fl.P. at or above 140°F and below 200°F. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers, acids, copper, aluminum, magnesium, iron, zinc, tin [Note: Can polymerize when in contact with all common metals except nickel & lead. Hydrolyzes in H2O to benzyl alcohol.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, nose; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); irritability; headache; skin eruption; pulmonary edema |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 10 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor and acid gas cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor and acid gas canister
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor and acid gas cartridge(s)*
(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 and acid gas canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0016 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0024 |
