Ethyl chloride |
Synonyms & Trade Names Chloroethane, Hydrochloric ether, Monochloroethane, Muriatic ether |
CAS No. 75-00-3 |
RTECS No. KH7525000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1037 115 |
FormulaCH3CH2Cl |
Conversion 1 ppm = 2.64 mg/m3 |
IDLH 3800 ppm [10%LEL]
See: 75003 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Handle with caution in the workplace. See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL: TWA 1000 ppm (2600 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2519
See: NMAM 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.] |
MW: 64.5 |
BP: 54°F |
FRZ: -218°F |
Sol: 0.6% |
VP: 1000 mmHg |
IP: 10.97 eV |
Sp.Gr: 0.92 (Liquid at 32°F) |
Fl.P: NA (Gas) -58°F (Liquid) |
UEL: 15.4% |
LEL: 3.8% |
RGasD: 2.23 |
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| Flammable Gas |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities 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 |
Symptoms incoordination, inebriation; abdominal cramps; cardiac arrhythmias, cardiac arrest; liver, kidney damage |
Target Organs Liver, kidneys, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact (liquid)
Eyes: Prevent eye contact (liquid)
Wash skin: No recommendation
Remove: When wet (flammable)
Change: No recommendation
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately (liquid)
Skin: Water flush promptly (liquid)
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately (liquid) |
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 See ICSC CARD: 0132
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