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Identification

Name:
2-chloroethanol
Synonyms:
  • ETILEN-CLORHIDRINA
  • CLORHIDRINA ETILENICA
CAS:
107-07-3
EC/EINECS:
203-459-7
Molecular Formula:
C2H5ClO
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0236
Uses:
solvent

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

H Phrases

  • H330 : Fatal if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H310 : Fatal in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 1) : Acute toxicity

  • H300 : Fatal if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

Specific health risks

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Neurotoxic effect
SNC
Level
1
Source
14
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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

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