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chloroethane

CAS 75-00-3 · C2H5Cl
Hazard class
Danger — Flammable, Gas under pressure, Health hazard
Pictograms
FlammableGas under pressureHealth hazard
H-statements
  • H220 Extremely flammable gas
  • H351 Suspected of causing cancer
  • H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Common uses (US EPA CDR)
IntermediateCBI
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Handle with caution in the workplace. (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL TWA 1000 ppm (2600 mg/m3) E
IDLH 3800 ppm [10%LEL]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
Chloroethane · ETHYL CHLORIDE · Ethane, chloro- · Chelen · Monochloroethane · Anodynon · Chlorene · Ether muriatic
Molecular weight
64.51 g/mol
Browse similar
Flammable · Gas under pressure · Health hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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