Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Transport Information Stability and Reactivity
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beta-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride(3970-21-6)

Supplier Product Identification Physical and Chemical Properties First Aid Measures Hazards Identification Exposure Controls/Personal Protection Fire Fighting Measures Accidental Release Measures Transport Information Stability and Reactivity

Product Identification

Product Name
beta-Methoxyethoxymethyl chloride
Synonyms
1-(Chloromethoxy)-2-methoxyethane
MEM chloride
CAS
3970-21-6
Formula
C4H9ClO2
Molecular Weight
124.57
EINECS
223-589-8
Beilstein/Gmelin
1900576

Physical and Chemical Properties

Boiling Point
50
Density
1.094 g/cm3 (20 C)
Refractive Index
1.423 (20 C)

First Aid Measures

Ingestion
Seek medical assistance.
Inhalation
Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes.
Skin
Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes. In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes. Wash skin with soap and water.
Eyes
In case of contact with substance, immediately flush with running water for at least 20 minutes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion
See inhalation.
Inhalation
May be fatal. May cause irritatior or burns. Vapors may cause dizziness or suffocation.
Skin
See inhalation.
Eyes
See inhalation.
Hazards
Vapors may form explosive mixtures with air. Vapors may travel to source of ignition and flash back. Most vapors are heavier than air. They will spread along ground and collect in low or confined areas (sewers, basements, tanks). Vapor explosion and poison hazard indoors, outdoors or in sewers.
EC Risk Phrase
R 45 10 36/37/38
EC Safety Phrase
S 53 45
UN (DOT)
1992

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection
Wear appropriate protective gloves, clothing and goggles.
Respirators
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point
54
Fire Fighting
Use of water spray when fighting fire may be inefficient. Small Fires: Dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray or alcohol-resistant foam. Large Fires: Water spray, fog or alcohol-resistant foam.
Fire Potential
HIGHLY FLAMMABLE: Will be easily ignited by heat, sparks or flames.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks
Make no contact with the spilled material. Fully encapsulating, vapor protective clothing should be worn for spills and leaks with no fire. ELIMINATE all ignition sources and ground all equipment. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. A vapor suppressing foam may be used to reduce vapors. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. Use clean non-sparking tools to collect absorbed material.

Transport Information

UN Number
1992

Stability and Reactivity

Combustion Products
Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.
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