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Monochloroacetic Acid - Storage & Handling - Chloroethanoic Acid, Chloroacetic Acid, Halocarboxylic Acid - Niacet Corporation

Storage &
Handling

Fire & Explosion:
Flash Point:	None by Tag Closed Cup
Flammable Limits:	LFL: Undetermined \| UFL: Undetermined
Special Procedures:	Use pressure demand, self-contained breathing apparatus and impervious, full protective clothing.
Auto-Ignition Temperature:	Not Applicable
Extinguishing Media:	water fog, alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical
Unusual Hazards:	Emits toxic and corrosive fumes under fire conditions.
Reactivity Data:
Hazardous Decomposition Products:	hydrogen chloride, phosgene and carbon monoxide.
Hazardous Polymerization:	will not occur
Incompatibility:	alkalis, alcohols
Necessary Protection:
Protective Clothing:	Clothing suitable to prevent skin contact. If chance exposure exists, a plastic or neoprene rain suit should also be worn.
Eye Protection:	Chemical goggles and full face shield. Contact lenses should not be worn when working on this material.
Respiratory Protection:	Recommended control of vapors with local ventilation, use a caustic scrubber. If airborne concentrations become irritating, use a NIOSH approved respirator. Eye wash safety shower at the workstation.

Last Modified 03/04/10