Product Name: 6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride
Chemical Formula: C6H10Cl2O
Synonyms: 6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride, 6-Chlorohexanoic Acid Chloride
CAS Number: 10127-94-3
Recommended Use: Industrial chemical, intermediate for organic synthesis
Manufacturer: Industrial chemistry supplier contact details available upon request
Emergency Contact: Local poison control center, fire department, or emergency response agency
Other Identifiers: UN number and shipping labels follow standard chemical transport practices
GHS Classification: Corrosive to skin, causes eye damage, may cause respiratory irritation
Signal Word: Danger
Hazard Statements: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, may cause respiratory irritation, corrosive to metals
Precautionary Statements: Do not breathe dust, fumes, mist, or vapors; wash hands thoroughly after handling; wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye/face protection
Pictograms: Corrosive, exclamation mark
Potential Health Effects: Direct contact leads to pain, blistering, severe irritation; inhalation results in coughing, burning throat, possible pulmonary irritation
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life, avoid release to environment
Chemical Name: 6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride
Concentration: Pure substance (approx. 99%)
Impurities: Trace hydrochloric acid, minor organic impurities possible
Other Components: No significant stabilizers or additives
Inhalation: Move affected person to fresh air immediately; keep person calm and warm; seek medical attention promptly
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing right away; rinse skin with lots of water for at least 15 minutes; do not apply creams; medical attention needed
Eye Contact: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting upper and lower eyelids; remove contact lenses if present; urgent medical help required
Ingestion: Rinse mouth immediately; if person is conscious, give water but do not induce vomiting; emergency medical treatment is crucial
Symptoms to Watch For: Burning, severe irritation, pain, redness, blisters, vision impairment, difficulty breathing
Recommendations for Physicians: Treat as a corrosive substance ingestion or exposure; monitor for lung irritation or burns; do not use neutralizing agents on skin or eyes
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry powder, carbon dioxide, alcohol-resistant foam; avoid water as substance reacts violently producing HCl gas
Hazardous Combustion Products: Hydrogen chloride gas, phosgene (in small amounts), carbon monoxide
Protective Measures for Firefighters: Full chemical protective suit, self-contained breathing apparatus required
Special Hazards: Gas released on contact with water or fire, reacts with many materials; evacuate area and fight fire from safe distance
Explosion Data: Non-explosive, but containers may rupture under fire conditions
Precautions: Cool containers with flood of water from a distance to prevent bursting
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area; ventilate well; keep unprotected personnel out
Protective Equipment: Chemical splash goggles, chemical-resistant gloves and suit, approved respirator
Environmental Precautions: Prevent product from entering drains, watercourses, or soil
Method for Containment: Use diking materials to contain spill, absorb with inert material like sand (do not use sawdust or other organic materials)
Cleanup Procedure: Collect residue with non-combustible absorbent; place all contaminated material in sealed chemical waste drum; thoroughly vent enclosed areas
Decontamination: Neutralize with a dilute alkaline solution after most material has been removed
Waste Disposal: See disposal considerations below
Precautions for Safe Handling: Use only in well-ventilated locations; avoid inhaling vapors or contact with skin and eyes; handle with chemical splash goggles, gloves, and protective clothing
Technical Measures: Use corrosion-resistant equipment and containers;
Safe Storage Requirements: Store in tightly closed original containers, away from sources of moisture, incompatible chemicals (especially water, alcohols, amines, and bases), and direct sunlight;
Storage Conditions: Cool, dry, well-ventilated area dedicated for corrosive chemicals;
Special Rules: Do not store with food, feedstuffs, or pharmaceuticals;
Incompatible Materials: Water, strong bases, alcohols, oxidizing and reducing agents
Exposure Limits: No established OSHA or ACGIH permissible exposure limits for this specific material; treat as hazardous
Engineering Controls: Laboratory fume hood or local exhaust system required;
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Splash-proof chemical goggles, face protection shield, butyl rubber gloves, impervious laboratory coat, full chemical-resistant body suit in case of potential large spill
Respiratory Protection: NIOSH-approved full face respirator if vapor concentration could exceed safe levels
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands before breaks, at shift end, after handling; maintain strict no-food-no-drink rule in working area;
Environmental Controls: Use enclosed systems; prevent release to environment
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow liquid
Odor: Sharp, pungent, similar to hydrochloric acid or acyl chlorides
Molecular Weight: 169.05 g/mol
Boiling Point: Approximately 224°C (dec.)
Melting Point: Not well defined; likely below room temperature
Solubility: Reacts violently with water to release HCl
Vapor Pressure: Low at room temperature
Density: About 1.16 g/cm³ at 25°C
Flash Point: Not established; treat as flammable corrosive
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Evaporation Rate: Not rapid under ambient conditions
Partition Coefficient: Not available
Other Data: Corrosive, reacts with moisture to form corrosive and toxic vapors
Chemical Stability: Stable if stored in tightly sealed containers under dry conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Contact with water, humid air, alcohols, amines, elevated temperatures
Materials to Avoid: Water, bases, alcohols, strong oxidizers, strong reducers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride gas, possible phosgene
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin contact, eye contact, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Corrosive effects on skin, eyes, respiratory tract, internal tissues if swallowed
Chronic Effects: Prolonged exposure leads to dermatitis, respiratory issues from repeated inhalation, potential sensitization
Symptoms: Pain, burns, coughing, labored breathing, eye and mucous membrane ulceration, nausea, vomiting on ingestion
Carcinogenicity: Not classed as carcinogen by IARC, NTP, OSHA
Mutagenicity/Teratogenicity: No data suggesting significant risk
Other Data: Effects are primarily due to corrosive action and byproduct HCl
Aquatic Toxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms due to corrosive action and acidification of water
Persistence and Degradability: Readily hydrolyzes to 6-chlorohexanoic acid and hydrochloric acid; both contribute to ecotoxicity
Bioaccumulation: No data supporting potential for significant bioaccumulation
Mobility in Soil: Reacts with moisture in soil to dissipate; risk of localized acidic spots
Other Adverse Effects: Toxic effect on aquatic life due to pH shift and direct toxicity
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose of through licensed hazardous chemical waste handler; do not pour down drain or mix with municipal waste
Container Disposal: Triple rinse empty containers with suitable solvent and dispose according to local chemical waste procedures
Environmental Caution: Prevent any spills or residue from contacting soil, waterways, or sewer systems
Special Instructions: Neutralization of small residues may be possible with dilute alkaline solutions before disposal, only by trained personnel
UN Number: 3265
UN Proper Shipping Name: Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (contains 6-Chlorohexanoyl Chloride)
Transport Hazard Class: 8 (corrosive)
Packing Group: II
Special Precautions: Keep away from incompatible materials, ensure containers upright, tight, and labeled
DOT Regulations: Follows US Department of Transportation rules for corrosive liquids
IMDG/IATA: Classified as dangerous for marine and air transport
US Regulation: OSHA hazardous chemical, subject to SARA Title III reporting for acute health hazard; not found on CERCLA list
EU Regulation: Subject to REACH registration, classified under CLP as corrosive
Inventory Status: Listed on TSCA inventory
Label Requirements: Standard corrosive warning, GHS hazard statements
Other Regulations: Local, national, or regional authorities may have stricter requirements for storage, transport, and disposal, always check current standards
