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102425 Chloral hydrate

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Chloral hydrate MSDS (material safety data sheet) or SDS, CoA and CoQ, dossiers, brochures and other available documents.

Synonyms: Trichloroacetaldehyde hydrate

CAS #: 302-17-0 EC Number: 206-117-5 Molar Mass: 165.4 g/mol Chemical Formula: Cl₃CCH(OH)₂ Hill Formula: C₂H₃Cl₃O₂ Grade: Ph Eur,BP,JP,USP
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CAS #EC NumberHill FormulaChemical FormulaMolar MassGrade Value
302-17-0206-117-5C₂H₃Cl₃O₂Cl₃CCH(OH)₂165.4 g/molPh Eur,BP,JP,USP
Description
Catalogue Number102425
SynonymsTrichloroacetaldehyde hydrate
DescriptionChloral hydrate
References
Product Information
CAS number302-17-0
EC index number605-014-00-6
EC number206-117-5
GradePh Eur,BP,JP,USP
Hill FormulaC₂H₃Cl₃O₂
Chemical formulaCl₃CCH(OH)₂
Molar Mass165.4 g/mol
HS Code2905 59 90
Structure formula ImageStructure formula Image
Quality LevelMQ500
Applications
Biological Information
Physicochemical Information
Boiling point97 °C (1013 hPa) decomposes
Density1.91 g/cm3 (20 °C)
Melting Point52 °C
pH value3.5 - 5.5 (100 g/l, H₂O, 20 °C)
Vapor pressure13 hPa (20 °C)
Solubility6600 g/l
Dimensions
Materials Information
Toxicological Information
LD 50 oralLD50 Rat 479 mg/kg
LD 50 dermalLD50 Rat 3030 mg/kg
Safety Information according to GHS
Hazard Pictogram(s) Hazard Pictogram(s)
Hazard Statement(s)H301: Toxic if swallowed.
H315: Causes skin irritation.
H319: Causes serious eye irritation.
Precautionary Statement(s)P302 + P352: IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.
P305 + P351 + P338: IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
P308 + P310: IF exposed or concerned: immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician.
Signal WordDanger
Storage class6.1 D Non combustible, acute toxicity cat. 3 / toxic or substances with chronic effects
WGKWGK 2 obviously hazardous to water
Disposal9
Carcinogenic compounds and flammable compounds labelled "Highly toxic" or "Toxic": container F. Alkyl sulfates are carcinogenic; Take particular care to avoid inhalation and skin contact. To neutralize alkyl sulfates, add dropwise (from a dropping funnel) to concentrated ice-cool Ammonia solution (Cat.No. 105426) with vigorous stirring. Before placing in container D, check the pH with pH Universal indicator strips (Cat.No. 109535).
Safety Information
Hazard Symbols Hazard SymbolsToxic
Categories of dangertoxic, irritant
R PhraseR 25-36/38
Toxic if swallowed.Irritating to eyes and skin.
S PhraseS 25-45
Avoid contact with eyes.In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible).
Product Usage Statements
Storage and Shipping Information
StorageStore at +15°C to +25°C.
Packaging Information
Transport Information
Declaration (railroad and road) ADR, RIDUN 2811 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by air) IATA-DGRUN 2811 , 6.1, III
Declaration (transport by sea) IMDG-CodeUN 2811 , 6.1, III
Supplemental Information
Specifications
Assay (alkalimetric)99.5 - 101.0 %
Identitypasses test
Appearance of solution (Ph Eur)passes test
Appearance of solution (JP)passes test
Acidic substancespasses test
pH-value (10 %; water)3.5 - 5.5
Chloride (Cl)≤ 0.007 %
Heavy metals (as Pb)≤ 0.0020 %
Chloral alcoholatepasses test
Benzenepasses test
Toluene≤ 890 ppm
Other residual solvents (ICH Q3C)excluded by production process
Substances discolored by H₂SO₄passes test
Non volatile matter≤ 0.1 %
Sulfated ash≤ 0.10 %
Elemental impurity specifications have been set considering ICH Q3D (Guideline for Elemental impurities). Class 1-3 elements are not likely to be present above the ICH Q3D option 1 limit, unless specified and indicated (*).
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