Product Name: 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Morpholinium Chloride
Synonyms: N-(2-Chloroethyl)morpholinium chloride
Chemical Formula: C6H13Cl2NO
CAS Number: 36456-78-5
Manufacturer/Supplier: Refer to package label
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, chemical research
Emergency Contact: Refer to Safety Officer or regional poison control
Classification: Skin irritation, serious eye irritation, acute toxicity
Signal Word: Warning
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin, or inhaled. Causes skin and eye irritation. Possible risk of respiratory irritation. May cause central nervous system effects. Strong irritant to mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract.
Pictogram: Exclamation mark
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust/vapor. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Wear protective gloves and eye protection. Avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Chemical Name: 4-(2-Chloroethyl)Morpholinium Chloride
CAS Number: 36456-78-5
Concentration: >98% by weight
Impurities/Additives: Trace impurities do not affect classification
Inhalation: Immediately remove to fresh air. Keep person at rest. If breathing troubles continue, seek medical advice.
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Call a doctor if irritation persists.
Eye Contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek eye specialist.
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Get medical attention.
Notes to Physician: Treat symptomatically. Monitor respiratory, cardiac, and neurological function.
Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical, or foam.
Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: High pressure water jet.
Special Hazards: Thermal decomposition can release toxic and corrosive vapors of hydrochloric acid, nitrogen oxides, and carbon oxides.
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear self-contained breathing apparatus and fire-resistant clothing. Avoid inhaling hazardous combustion gases.
Advice for Firefighters: Move containers from area if safe. Use water to cool affected containers.
Personal Precautions: Evacuate area. Wear chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and lab coat. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further spillage or leakage into drains, surface water, or soil.
Clean-up Method: Pick up with inert absorbent material (sand, earth). Shovel into suitable container for disposal. Ventilate area and wash spill site.
Emergency Procedures: Restrict access until clean-up finished. Dispose contaminated materials safely.
Handling: Avoid forming dust. Only open containers in well-ventilated place or fume hood. Do not eat, drink, or smoke in areas where this chemical is handled. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
Storage: Store in tightly closed original container, away from direct sunlight, heat, and incompatible substances such as strong oxidizing agents. Store in cool, dry, and well-ventilated location. Keep away from food and beverages.
Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, preferably via fume hood, to limit exposure. Use local exhaust ventilation where appropriate.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Respiratory Protection: Use approved respirator if dust or vapors exceed exposure limit.
- Hand Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves such as nitrile or neoprene.
- Eye Protection: Safety goggles or face shield.
- Skin Protection: Laboratory coat and long sleeves.
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands promptly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing before leaving work area.
Appearance: White to light beige crystalline powder
Odor: Faint amine-like odor
Odor Threshold: Data not available
pH: Acidic to neutral (aqueous solution)
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 120–140°C (estimate)
Boiling Point: Decomposes before boiling
Flash Point: Not applicable (solid)
Evaporation Rate: Not determined
Flammability: Not flammable
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at 20°C
Vapor Density: Not determined
Relative Density: ~1.3 g/cm³ (estimate)
Solubility: Soluble in water
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not available
Autoignition Temperature: Not applicable
Decomposition Temperature: >150°C
Viscosity: Not applicable
Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage and handling conditions.
Reactivity: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions.
Potentially Hazardous Reactions: Contact with strong oxidizers may cause exothermic reaction.
Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and other toxic fumes upon heating.
Conditions to Avoid: Excess moisture, heat, open flame, strong oxidizing agents.
Acute Toxicity: Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, or skin contact. Median lethal dose (LD50 oral, rat): Not established, estimated 50–500 mg/kg.
Skin Corrosion/Irritation: Causes moderate to severe irritation.
Serious Eye Damage/Irritation: Severe irritation, risk of eye injury.
Respiratory Sensitization: Possible but data limited.
Chronic Toxicity: Prolonged or repeated exposure may affect central nervous system, liver, kidneys.
Carcinogenicity: No data available.
Mutagenicity: Insufficient data.
Reproductive Toxicity: Not established.
Other Effects: Headache, nausea, respiratory distress possible; avoid all unnecessary exposure.
Ecotoxicity: Data not available, but structurally similar compounds show toxicity to aquatic organisms
Persistence and Degradability: Limited information on environmental breakdown; persists in water for unknown period
Bioaccumulative Potential: Not established
Mobility in Soil: Expected to have moderate mobility in water; binds partially to soil and sediment
Other Adverse Effects: Chemical contamination may harm aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; avoid discharge into drains or natural habitats
Waste Treatment Methods: Dispose in line with local, regional, and national regulations. Use a licensed hazardous waste disposal contractor. Do not discharge to surface water, municipal sewage, or landfill without proper authority.
Container Disposal: Rinse empty containers thoroughly before recycling or disposal. Remove all labeling to prevent misuse. Residues may pose environmental and health risks.
Contaminated Packaging: Treat as hazardous waste.
UN Number: Not assigned
Transport Hazard Class: Not regulated under UN, DOT, IMDG, IATA for typical quantities. Bulk transport may fall under toxic solid, organic, n.o.s.
Packing Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not identified as a marine pollutant
Special Precautions for User: Protect against physical damage and moisture; transport in sealed, labeled containers under cool, dry, well-ventilated conditions.
Additional Information: Carrier or shipping documentation should list chemical name and contact information for emergencies.
International Inventories: Not listed on TSCA, EINECS, or other major inventories; use may be restricted for research only
OSHA Hazard Communication: Classified as hazardous
SARA Title III (Sections 302/304/313): Not listed
California Proposition 65: Not listed
Canada (WHMIS): D2B - Toxic Material Causing Other Toxic Effects (based on available data)
Other Regulations: Subject to workplace safety recordkeeping and environmental protection regulations where applicable. Consult regional safety and chemical authorities for updates.
Label Elements: Product must carry warnings for health dangers, emergency measures, and proper PPE.
