Product Name: 1-Chlorododecane
Chemical Formula: C12H25Cl
CAS Number: 112-52-7
EC Number: 203-980-4
SYNONYMS: Dodecyl chloride, Lauryl chloride
Recommended Use: Synthesis of organic compounds, surfactant manufacture, industrial solvent
Manufacturer/Supplier: Chemical production companies specializing in specialty alkyl halides
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center, emergency numbers supplied by procurement documents
Classification: Irritant to skin and eyes, harmful to aquatic life, possible risk to health when inhaled
Signal Word: Warning
Physical Hazards: Flammable liquid with potential for irritating vapor formation
Label Elements: Exclamation mark pictogram, health hazard pictogram, aquatic environment pictogram
Hazard Statements: Causes skin and eye irritation, may cause respiratory irritation, harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing fumes or vapors, use protective clothing, keep away from sources of ignition, avoid release to environment
Chemical Identity: 1-Chlorododecane
PURITY: 98% or greater
Impurities: Small amounts of dodecane, other chlorinated alkanes
Other Components: No stabilizers, no additional proprietary ingredients; single-substance product
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, maintain comfortable breathing, medical attention for breathing difficulty
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin thoroughly with soap and water, seek medical advice for persistent irritation
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes, remove contact lenses if present and easy to do, continue rinsing, consult ophthalmologist for redness or pain
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, call medical provider or poison control for further steps; monitor for symptoms such as nausea, gastrointestinal upset or drowsiness
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam designed for hydrocarbon fires
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High-pressure water streams can spread the product
Fire Hazards: Releases hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide and phosgene when combusted; vapors may be heavier than air and spread along surfaces
Protective Equipment: Full protective gear, self-contained breathing apparatus
Advice for Firefighters: Approach from upwind, prevent run-off to water sources, cool sealed containers with water spray to prevent rupture
Personal Protections: Wear chemical-resistant gloves, safety goggles, impervious protective clothing, and ensure good ventilation
Environmental Protections: Prevent product from entering waterways, soil, or drains; contain with absorbent materials such as sand or earth
Methods of Cleaning Up: Collect liquid in sealable containers for disposal, wash spill area with detergent and water, ventilate area afterward
Safe Handling: Use only in well-ventilated areas, avoid inhalation of vapors, avoid direct contact with skin and eyes, keep containers tightly closed
Precautions: Keep away from open flames, static discharge sources, and incompatible materials like strong acids or oxidizing agents
Storage Requirements: Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated facility, keep away from sunlight, segregate from oxidizers, acids and foodstuffs; maintain containers upright and clearly labeled
Special Precautions: Ground and bond containers during transfer to prevent static build-up, inspect containers regularly for leaks
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, process enclosures, eyewash facilities, safety showers in immediate area
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile, neoprene), splash-proof goggles, lab coat or chemical apron, appropriate footwear
Respiratory Protection: Organic vapor respirator when vapor threshold exceeds recommended limits, air-purifying respirators for short-term exposure
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH limits; minimize workplace exposure to lowest possible level, monitor air concentrations where possible
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Odor: Faint, mildly pungent
Melting Point: -3°C
Boiling Point: 265°C
Flash Point: 116°C (closed cup)
Vapor Pressure: 0.03 mmHg at 20°C
Solubility: Insoluble in water, soluble in most organic solvents (e.g., ether, benzene)
Density: 0.86 g/cm3 at 20°C
Viscosity: Viscous
Refractive Index: 1.4475 at 20°C
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, bases, strong reducing agents
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide under fire or thermal degradation
Hazardous Polymerization: Not expected
Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to ignition sources, elevated temperatures, prolonged sunlight
Possible Routes of Exposure: Skin contact, inhalation, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Effects: Irritation to eyes and skin, potential for coughing and throat irritation after inhalation, nausea after ingestion
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure may cause dermatitis, respiratory sensitization in some workers, liver and kidney stress in animal tests
LD50 (oral, rat): >4000 mg/kg
Mutagenicity: No evidence of mutagenic potential in standard tests
Other Data: Not classified as carcinogenic by IARC, NTP, or OSHA at this time
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic life, estimated LC50 (fish): 1-10 mg/L
Mobility: Low in soil, high in aquatic systems due to density
Persistence and Degradability: May persist in environment, moderate potential for bioaccumulation
Bioaccumulation: Potential exists based on log Kow, can accumulate in aquatic organisms
Other Effects: Avoid release to water bodies, may damage planktonic life and invertebrates even at low concentrations
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
Product Disposal: Incinerate at an approved facility; manage as hazardous waste; do not empty into drains or natural water sources
Container Disposal: Rinse containers thoroughly, puncture to prevent re-use, send to licensed waste handler
Precautions for Disposal: Consider impact on air, soil, and water; minimize environmental release, document disposal chain
UN Number: 3082
Proper Shipping Name: Environmentally hazardous substance, liquid, n.o.s. (contains 1-Chlorododecane)
Transport Hazard Class: 9 (Miscellaneous Dangerous Goods)
Packing Group: III
Label Requirements: Environment symbol, miscellaneous hazard label
Special Precautions for User: Follow spill training guidelines, transport in upright containers, avoid transport alongside foodstuffs, report leaks promptly to authorities
U.S. Regulations: Listed on TSCA Inventory, may fall under SARA Section 313 for release reporting, OSHA hazardous chemical criteria apply
European Regulations: Covered by REACH registration; classified under CLP according to EU regulations
Worker Protection: Regulations require risk assessment, safety training, proper labeling, and workplace exposure minimization
Environmental Law: Subject to federal and state spill notification rules, restrictions on discharge, reporting of substantial releases
Labeling Requirements: Provides GHS-compliant labeling information for workplace and transport, including hazard pictograms and signal words; safety data must be accessible for all handlers
