M-chloroperoxybenzoic acid cas no:937-14-4

NameM-chloroperoxybenzoic acid
CAS937-14-4
Synonyms3-Chloroperbenzoic acid; m-Chloroperbenzoic acid; m-CPBA ; 3-Chloroperoxybenzoic acid; MCPBA
EINECS(EC#)213-322-3
Molecular FormulaC7H5ClO3
Molecular Weight172.57

Appearancewhite powder
refractive index1.571
storage temp2-8°C

Hazardclass5.2

Hazard C:Corrosive
Risk R22;R34;R7
Safety

Questionable carcinogen with experimental tumorigenic data. Reaction with 2-bromo-4-methyl pyridine forms a violently unstable product. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl^?. See also PEROXIDES, INORGANIC; PEROXIDES, ORGANIC and CHLORIDES.
Hazard Codes:?O,Xi,C
Risk Statements: 5-8-36/37/38-43-7-34-22
R5 :Heating may cause an explosion.?
R8 :Contact with combustible material may cause fire.?
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.?
R7:May cause fire.?
R34:Causes burns.?
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
Safety Statements: 17-26-36/37-45-36/37/39-3/7-14-27-7/9?
S17:Keep away from combustible material.?
S26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.?
S36/37:Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves.?
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.)?
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection.?
S14:Keep away from ... (a list of incompatible materials will follow).?
S27:Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
RIDADR: UN 3106 5.2
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: SD9470000
F: 4.4
HazardClass: 5.2
PackingGroup: II

CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION

RTECS NUMBER :

SD9470000

CHEMICAL NAME :

Peroxybenzoic acid, m-chloro-

CAS REGISTRY NUMBER :

937-14-4

BEILSTEIN REFERENCE NO. :

0608317

LAST UPDATED :

199701

DATA ITEMS CITED :

3

MOLECULAR FORMULA :

C7-H5-Cl-O3

MOLECULAR WEIGHT :

172.57

WISWESSER LINE NOTATION :

QOVR CG

HEALTH HAZARD DATA

ACUTE TOXICITY DATA

TYPE OF TEST :

TDLo - Lowest published toxic dose

ROUTE OF EXPOSURE :

Administration onto the skin

SPECIES OBSERVED :

Rodent - mouse

DOSE/DURATION :

21 gm/kg/52W-I

TOXIC EFFECTS :

Tumorigenic - equivocal tumorigenic agent by RTECS criteria Skin and Appendages - tumors Tumorigenic - tumors at site of application

REFERENCE :

JNCIAM Journal of the National Cancer Institute. (Washington, DC) V.1-60, 1940-78. For publisher information, see JJIND8. Volume(issue)/page/year: 55,1359,1975 *** NIOSH STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT AND SURVEILLANCE DATA *** NIOSH OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE SURVEY DATA : NOES - National Occupational Exposure Survey (1983) NOES Hazard Code - X3742 No. of Facilities: 140 (estimated) No. of Industries: 1 No. of Occupations: 1 No. of Employees: 2373 (estimated) No. of Female Employees: 698 (estimated)