SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking
1.1 Product identifier
Chemical Name :	METHYL CHLORO FORMATE
Catalogue No. :	AL3043	Product form :	Substance
CAS Number :	79-22-1	EC Number :	201-187-3
Grade :		EC Index Number :	607-019-00-9
Chemical Formula :		HSN Code :	29159090
Synonyms :	Chloroformic acid methyl ester
Chemical Structure :
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Use of the substance/mixture :	Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Uses advised against :	No additional information available
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company identification :	Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053 Maharashtra, India.
1.4 Emergency Contact Details
Phone / e-Mail :	Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in

SECTION 2: Hazards identification
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Flammable liquids, Category 2 H225 Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 H302 Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 H312 Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 H330 Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H314 Full text of classification categories and H statements : see section 16
Classification according to Directive 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC
F; R11 T+; R26 Xn; R21/22 C; R34 Full text of R-phrases: see section 16
Adverse physicochemical, human health and environmental effects
No additional information available
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according to Regulation (EC) No. 1272/2008 [CLP]
Hazard pictograms (CLP) :	GHS02 GHS05 GHS06
Signal word (CLP) :	Danger
Hazard statements (CLP) :	H225 - Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302+H312 - Harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin H314 - Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 - Fatal if inhaled
Precautionary statements (CLP) :	P210 - Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P284 - [In case of inadequate ventilation] wear respiratory protection P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P310 - Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician
2.3 Other hazards
Other hazards :	No additional information available

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients
3.1. Substance
Name :		METHYL CHLOROFORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS
CAS No. :		79-22-1
EC Index No. :		607-019-00-9
EC No. :		201-187-3
Full text of R- and H-phrases: see section 16
3.2. Mixture
Not applicable

SECTION 4: First aid measures
4.1 Description of first aid measures
First-aid measures after inhalation :	Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after skin contact :	Rinse skin with water/shower. Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Specific measures (see ... on this label). Wash with plenty of soap and water. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
First-aid measures after eye contact :	Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
First-aid measures after ingestion :	Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell. Do NOT induce vomiting. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
Symptoms relating to use :	Symptoms/injuries : Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after skin contact : Repeated exposure to this material can result in absorption through skin causing significant health hazard. Harmful in contact with skin. Symptoms/injuries after eye contact : Causes serious eye damage. Symptoms/injuries after ingestion : Swallowing a small quantity of this material will result in serious health hazard.
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
General information :	Treat symptomatically.

SECTION 5: Fire-fighting measures
5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media :	dry chemical powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide (CO2).
Unsuitable extinguishing media :	Do not use a heavy water stream.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Fire hazard :	Highly flammable liquid and vapour.
Explosion hazard :	May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Protection during firefighting :	Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures
6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
General measures :	Remove ignition sources. Use special care to avoid static electric charges. No naked lights. No smoking.
6.1.1. For non-emergency personnel
Emergency procedures :	Evacuate unnecessary personnel.
6.1.2. For emergency responders
Protective equipment	Use personal protective equipment as required
Emergency procedures	Ventilate area.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Avoid release to the environment.
6.3 Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
Methods for cleaning up :	Collect spillage. On land, sweep or shovel into suitable containers. Soak up spills with inert solids, such as clay or diatomaceous earth as soon as possible.
6.4 Reference to other sections
Reference :	No additional information available

SECTION 7: Handling and storage
7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Additional hazards when processed :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.
Precautions for safe handling :	No naked lights. No smoking. Use only non-sparking tools. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Hygiene measures :	Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Wash ... thoroughly after handling. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Technical measures :	Proper grounding procedures to avoid static electricity should be followed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/… equipment. Comply with applicable regulations.
Storage conditions :	Keep in fireproof place. Keep container tightly closed.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
No additional information available

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection
8.1 Control parameters
No additional information available
8.2 Exposure controls
Hand protection :	protective gloves
Eye protection :	Chemical goggles or face shield
Skin and body protection :	Wear suitable protective clothing
Respiratory protection :	Wear respiratory protection

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties
9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
Physical state :	Liquid
Molecular mass :	94.5 g/mol
Colour :	Colorless.
Odour :	No data available
Odour threshold :	No data available
pH value :	No data available
Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1) :	No data available
Melting point :	-81 °C
Freezing point :	No data available
Boiling point :	70 - 72
Flash point :	10 °C Critical temperature : 252 °C
Auto-ignition temperature :	485 °C
Decomposition temperature :	No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) :	Highly flammable liquid and vapour
Vapour pressure :	108.5 mm Hg (at 20°C)
Relative vapour density at 20°C :	> 1
Density :	1.223 g/cm3
Solubility :	Water: Insoluble in water
Log Pow :	No data available
Viscosity, kinematic :	No data available
Viscosity, dynamic :	No data available
Explosive properties :	No data available
Oxidising properties :	No data available
Explosive limits :	No data available
9.2 Other information
No additional information available

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity
10.1 Reactivity
Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.
10.2 Chemical stability
Highly flammable liquid and vapour. May form flammable/explosive vapour-air mixture.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No additional information available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Open flame. Direct sunlight.
10.5 Incompatible materials
No additional information available
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
May release flammable gases. Thermal decomposition generates : Corrosive vapours.

SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity :	Oral: Harmful if swallowed. Dermal: Harmful in contact with skin. Inhalation: Fatal if inhaled.
Skin corrosion/irritation :	Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
Serious eye damage/irritation :	Serious eye damage, category 1, implicit
Respiratory or skin sensitisation :	Not classified
Germ cell mutagenicity :	Not classified
Carcinogenicity :	Not classified
Reproductive toxicity :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) :	Not classified
Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) :	Not classified
Aspiration hazard :	Not classified
Potential adverse human health effects and symptoms :	Harmful if swallowed. Harmful in contact with skin.

SECTION 12: Ecological information
12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity information :	No additional information available
12.2 Persistence - degradability
Persistence - degradability :	No additional information available
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulative potential :	No additional information available
12.4 Mobility in soil
Mobility in soil :	No additional information available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
No additional information available
12.6 Other adverse effects
Environmental precautions :	No additional information available

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations
13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product/Packaging disposal recommendations :	Dispose of contents/container to ...
Additional information :	Handle empty containers with care because residual vapours are flammable.

SECTION 14: Transport information
In accordance with ADR / RID / IMDG / IATA / ADN
14.1. UN number
UN-No. (ADR) :	1238
UN-No. (IMDG) :	1238
UN-No. (IATA) :	1238
UN-No. (ADN) :	1238
UN-No. (RID) :	1238
14.2. UN proper shipping name
Proper Shipping Name (ADR) :	METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Proper Shipping Name (IMDG) :	METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Proper Shipping Name (IATA) :	METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Proper Shipping Name (ADN) :	METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Proper Shipping Name (RID) :	METHYL CHLOROFORMATE
Transport document description (ADR) :	UN 1238, METHYL CHLOROFORMATE, 6.1 (3, 8), I
Transport document description (IMDG) :	UN 1238, METHYL CHLOROFORMATE, 6.1 (3, 8), I
Transport document description (IATA) :	UN 1238, METHYL CHLOROFORMATE, 6.1 (3, 8), I
Transport document description (ADN) :	UN 1238, METHYL CHLOROFORMATE, 6.1 (3, 8), I
Transport document description (RID) :	UN 1238, METHYL CHLOROFORMATE, 6.1 (3, 8), I
14.3. Transport hazard class(es)
ADR
Transport hazard class(es) :	6.1 (3, 8)
Danger labels :	6.1, 3, 8
IMDG
Transport hazard class(es) :	6.1 (3, 8)
Danger labels :	6.1, 3, 8
IATA
Transport hazard class(es) :	6.1 (3, 8)
Danger labels :	6.1, 3, 8
ADN
Transport hazard class(es) :	6.1 (3, 8)
Danger labels :	6.1, 3, 8
RID
Transport hazard class(es) :	6.1 (3, 8)
Danger labels :	6.1, 3, 8
14.4. Packing group
Packing group (ADR) :	I
Packing group (IMDG) :	I
Packing group (IATA) :	I
Packing group (ADN) :	I
Packing group (RID) :	I
14.5. Environmental hazards
Dangerous for the environment :	No
Marine pollutant :	No
Other information :	No supplementary information available
14.6. Special precautions for user
- Overland transport
Classification code (ADR) : TFC Special provision (ADR) : 354 Limited quantities (ADR) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADR) : E0 Packing instructions (ADR) : P602 Mixed packing provisions (ADR) : MP8, MP17 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR) : T22 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR) : TP2, TP35 Tank code (ADR) : L15CH Tank special provisions (ADR) : TU14, TU15, TE19, TE21 Vehicle for tank carriage : FL Transport category (ADR) : 1 Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR) : CV1, CV13, CV28 Special provisions for carriage - Operation (ADR) : S2, S9, S14 Hazard identification number (Kemler No.) : 663 Orange plates : Tunnel restriction code (ADR) : C/D EAC code : 2WE APP code : A(fl)
- Transport by sea
Special provision (IMDG) : 354 Limited quantities (IMDG) : 0 Excepted quantities (IMDG) : E0 Packing instructions (IMDG) : P602 Tank instructions (IMDG) : T22 Tank special provisions (IMDG) : TP2, TP13, TP35 EmS-No. (Fire) : F-E EmS-No. (Spillage) : S-C Stowage category (IMDG) : D Stowage and handling (IMDG) : SW2 Segregation (IMDG) : SG5, SG8 Flash point (IMDG) : 5°C c.c. MFAG-No : 155
- Air transport
PCA Limited quantities (IATA) : Forbidden PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden PCA packing instructions (IATA) : Forbidden PCA max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden CAO packing instructions (IATA) : Forbidden CAO max net quantity (IATA) : Forbidden ERG code (IATA) : 6F
- Inland waterway transport
Classification code (ADN) : TFC Special provisions (ADN) : 354, 802 Limited quantities (ADN) : 0 Excepted quantities (ADN) : E0 Equipment required (ADN) : PP, EP, EX, TOX, A Ventilation (ADN) : VE01, VE02 Number of blue cones/lights (ADN) : 2
- Rail transport
Classification code (RID) : TFC Special provision (RID) : 354 Limited quantities (RID) : 0 Excepted quantities (RID) : E0 Packing instructions (RID) : P602 Mixed packing provisions (RID) : MP8, MP17 Portable tank and bulk container instructions (RID) : T22 Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (RID) : TP2, TP35 Tank codes for RID tanks (RID) : L15CH Special provisions for RID tanks (RID) : TU14, TU15, TU38, TE21, TE22, TE25 Transport category (RID) : 1 Special provisions for carriage – Loading and unloading (RID) : CW13, CW28, CW31 Hazard identification number (RID) : 663
14.7. Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code
Not applicable

SECTION 15: Regulatory information
15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
15.1.1 EU-Regulations :
No REACH Annex XVII restrictions METHYL CHLOROFORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Candidate List METHYL CHLOROFORMATE FOR SYNTHESIS is not on the REACH Annex XIV List
15.1.2. National regulations
Germany
AwSV/VwVwS Annex reference : Water hazard class (WGK) 2, hazardous to water (Classification according to VwVwS, Annex 2; WGK No 1138) 12th Ordinance Implementing the Federal Immission Control Act - 12.BImSchV : Is not subject of the 12. BlmSchV (Hazardous Incident Ordinance)
Denmark
Class for fire hazard : Class I-1 Store unit : 1 liter Classification remarks : F ; Emergency management guidelines for the storage of flammable liquids must be followed Recommendations Danish Regulation : Young people below the age of 18 years are not allowed to use the product Pregnant/breastfeeding women working with the product must not be in direct contact with the product
15.2 Chemical Safety Assessment
No additional information available

SECTION 16: Other Information

Full text of R-, H- and EUH-phrases: Acute Tox. 2 (Inhalation) Acute toxicity (inhal.), Category 2 Acute Tox. 4 (Dermal) Acute toxicity (dermal), Category 4 Acute Tox. 4 (Oral) Acute toxicity (oral), Category 4 Flam. Liq. 2 Flammable liquids, Category 2 Skin Corr. 1B Skin corrosion/irritation, Category 1B H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapour H302 Harmful if swallowed H312 Harmful in contact with skin H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage H330 Fatal if inhaled R11 Highly flammable R21/22 Harmful in contact with skin and if swallowed R26 Very toxic by inhalation R34 Causes burns C Corrosive F Highly flammable T+ Very toxic Xn Harmful