Name:
Ethylaluminium dichloride 1.0M solution in heptane
Synonym:
EAD
CAS:
142-82-5
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:Ethylaluminium dichloride 1.0M solution in heptane
Synonym:EAD
Synonym:EAD
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 142-82-5 | Heptane (n-) | 85 | 205-563-8 |
| Hazard Symbols: F C N Risk Phrases: 11 14/15 35 50/53 65 67 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water liberating extremely flammable gases. Causes severe burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause lung damage.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Chronic:
Not available.
Highly flammable. Reacts violently with water liberating extremely flammable gases. Causes severe burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed. Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye burns.
Skin:
Causes skin burns.
Ingestion:
Causes gastrointestinal tract burns. May cause lung damage.
Inhalation:
Causes chemical burns to the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Chronic:
Not available.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Skin:
Get medical aid immediately. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
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. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media:
DO NOT USE WATER! Smother with dry sand, dry clay, dry ground limestone (CaCO3), or use approved Class D extinguishers.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Water Reactive. Material will react with water and may release a flammable and/or toxic gas. Flammable liquid and vapor.
Extinguishing Media:
DO NOT USE WATER! Smother with dry sand, dry clay, dry ground limestone (CaCO3), or use approved Class D extinguishers.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Use a spark-proof tool. Do not expose spill to water.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Remove all sources of ignition.
Use a spark-proof tool. Do not expose spill to water.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. Corrosives area. Water free area. Store under nitrogen.
Do not breathe dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
Storage:
Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry place.
Store in a tightly closed container. Flammables-area. Corrosives area. Water free area. Store under nitrogen.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 142-82-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 500 ppm TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1500 ppm STEL United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1664 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 500 ppm VLE; 2085 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2100 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 820 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1640 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm STEL; 1600 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1200 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 500 ppm VLA-ED; 2085 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 563-43-9: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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.
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate general or local explosion-proof ventilation to keep airborne levels to acceptable levels.
Exposure Limits CAS# 142-82-5: United Kingdom, WEL - TWA: 500 ppm TWA United Kingdom, WEL - STEL: 1500 ppm STEL United States OSHA: 500 ppm TWA; 2000 mg/m3 TWA Belgium - TWA: 400 ppm VLE; 1664 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 500 ppm VLE; 2085 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 400 ppm VME; 1600 mg/m3 VME Germany: 500 ppm TWA; 2100 mg/m3 TWA Japan: 200 ppm OEL; 820 mg/m3 OEL Malaysia: 400 ppm TWA; 1640 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 400 ppm STEL; 1600 mg/m3 STEL Netherlands: 300 ppm MAC; 1200 mg/m3 MAC Spain: 500 ppm VLA-ED; 2085 mg/m3 VLA-ED CAS# 563-43-9: Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
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: Clear liquid
Color: colorless
Odor: solvent odor
pH: <7
Vapor Pressure: Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: Not available.
Freezing/Melting Point: Not available.
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature: >180 deg C
Solubility in water: vigorous reaction
Specific Gravity/Density: 0.920
Molecular Formula: C2H5AlCl2
Molecular Weight: 126.95
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Air sensitive. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases., oxidizing agents, acids, alcohols, oxygen, organic halides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminum oxide, hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Air sensitive. Reacts violently with water. Moisture sensitive.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, ignition sources, exposure to air, exposure to moist air or water.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Contact with water liberates highly flammable gases., oxidizing agents, acids, alcohols, oxygen, organic halides.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, aluminum oxide, hydrocarbons.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 142-82-5: MI7700000 CAS# 563-43-9: BD0705000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 142-82-5: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 103 gm/m3/4H.
CAS# 563-43-9.
Carcinogenicity:
Heptane (n-) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Ethylaluminum dichloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 142-82-5: MI7700000 CAS# 563-43-9: BD0705000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 142-82-5: Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 103 gm/m3/4H.
CAS# 563-43-9.
Carcinogenicity:
Heptane (n-) - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Ethylaluminum dichloride - Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, or NTP.
Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND SOLUTION, WATER-REACTIVE,
FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.* (forbidden to ship via cargo or pass
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3207
Packing Group: I
IMO
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND SOLUTION, WATER-REACTIVE,
FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3207
Packing Group: I
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: ORGANOMETALLIC COMPOUND SOLUTION, WATER-REACTIVE,
FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.
Hazard Class: 4.3 (3)
UN Number: 3207
Packing group: I
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: F C N
Risk Phrases:
R 11 Highly flammable.
R 14/15 Reacts violently with water liberating
extremely flammable gases.
R 35 Causes severe burns.
R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
R 65 Harmful: may cause lung damage if swallowed.
R 67 Vapours may cause drowsiness and dizziness.
Safety Phrases:
S 6A Keep under nitrogen.
S 16 Keep away from sources of ignition - No
smoking.
S 26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately
with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
S 29 Do not empty into drains.
S 36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves
and eye/face protection.
S 43B In case of fire, use fire-fighting equipment
on basis of sodium chloride, sodium bicarbonate (never
use water).
S 45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek
medical advice immediately (show the label where
possible).
S 57 Use appropriate containment to avoid
environmental contamination.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
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