Safety data for chloral hydrate

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General

Synonyms: trichloroacetaldehyde, 2,2,2-trichloro-1,1-ethanediol, trichloroethanal
Molecular formula: Cl₃CCH(OH)₂
CAS No: 302-17-0
EINECS No:

Physical data

Appearance: colourless crystals with a pentrating odour
Melting point: 57 C
Boiling point: 98 C
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3): 1.91
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility: moderate

Stability

Stable, but may be air or light sensitive. Incompatible with alcohols, cyanides, iodine, strong bases, carbonates.

Toxicology

Harmful if swallowed. Skin, eye and respiratory irritant.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 480 mg kg^-1
IPR-RAT LD50 500 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R22 R36 R37 R38.

Transport information

(The meaning of any UN hazard codes which appear in this section is given here.)
UN No 2811. Hazard class 6.1.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
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