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1-Chlorohexadecane

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[Flash Point]

136
[Autoignition]

220
[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. Containers may explode when heated. Extinguishing media: Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. In case of fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or appropriate foam.
[Ingestion]

Get medical aid. Do NOT induce vomiting. If conscious and alert, rinse mouth and drink 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Wash mouth out with water.
[Inhalation]

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
[Skin]

Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse.
[Eyes]

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
[Storage]

Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances.
[Handling]

Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation. Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
[Ingestion]

May cause irritation of the digestive tract. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Inhalation]

May cause respiratory tract irritation. The toxicological properties of this substance have not been fully investigated.
[Skin]

May cause skin irritation.
[Eyes]

May cause eye irritation.
[EC Risk Phrase]

R 50/53
[EC Safety Phrase]

S 24/25 60 61
[UN (DOT)]

3082
[Personal Protection]

Eyes: Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN166. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
[Respirators]

A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirator's use.
[Appearance]

Colorless liquid.
[Solubility in water]

0.02 g/L
[Melting Point]

7.8
[Boiling Point]

322
[Vapor Pressure]

0.0006 (25 C)
[Density]

0.8503 g/cm3 (20C)
[Partition Coefficient]

9.84
[Heat Of Vaporization]

54.1 kJ/mol
[Vapor Density]

9
[Refractive Index]

1.4503 (20 C)
[Product Name]

1-Chlorohexadecane
[Synonyms]

Cetyl chloride
Hexadecyl chloride
[CAS]

"CASEN_4860-03-1.htm">4860-03-1
[Formula]

C16H33Cl
[Molecular Weight]

260.89
[EINECS]

225-461-7
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1748498
[Beilstein Reference]

4-01-00-00542
[Small spills/leaks]

Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Avoid runoff into storm sewers and ditches which lead to waterways. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. Remove all sources of ignition. Provide ventilation.
[Disposal Code]

2
[Incompatibilities]

Oxidizing agents.
[Stability]

Stable at room temperature in closed containers under normal storage and handling conditions.
[Decomposition]

Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide.
[UN Number]

3082
[HS Code]

2903 19 80