Monochloroacetic Acid
- CAS Number
- 79-11-8
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Molecular Formula
- C2H3ClO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL1251
- Purity
- ≥ 99%
- Molecular Weight
- 94.50 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Chloroacetic acid is a chlorocarboxylic acid that is acetic acid carrying a 2-chloro substituent. It has a role as an alkylating agent and a herbicide.
Also known as Chloroacetic acid.
- Catalogue No.
- AL1251
- CAS Number
- 79-11-8
- Molecular Formula
- C2H3ClO2
- Molecular Weight
- 94.50 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Grade
- 99% (mono)
- Product Form
- Substance
Melting point: Exists in alpha, beta, and gamma forms having mp 63 °C, 55-56 °C, and 50 °C; Boiling point: 189.1 °C; Flash point: 150 °C; Density: 1.58 at 20 °C/20 °C (solid); Solubility: In water, 8.58X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C.
- Appearance
- Monoclinic prisms
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm glass bottle
- Storage
- Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Store only in original container. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- Catalogue No.
- AL1251
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 79-11-8
- EC Number
- 201-178-4
- Grade
- 99% (mono)
- EC Index Number
- 607-095-00-7
- Chemical Formula
- C2H3ClO2
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Synonyms
- Chloroacetic acid
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Intermediate in the production of herbicides and carboxymethyl cellulose.
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Acute Tox. 3; Skin Corr. 1B; Eye Dam. 1; STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 300 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Corrosive, Acute Toxic, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H311: Toxic in contact with skin; H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; H318: Causes serious eye damage; H331: Toxic if inhaled; H335: May cause respiratory irritation; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Corrosive to metals; may cause severe skin burns and eye damage.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- CAS No.
- 79-11-8
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Remove victim to fresh air.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Flush with water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Flush with running water for 15 min.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Give large amount of water to dilute the acid.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Burning sensation, coughing, shortness of breath, skin burns, eye damage.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill and absorb with inert material.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Evacuate danger area! Consult an expert! Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Use only in a fume hood. Wear gloves, goggles, and protective clothing.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from incompatible materials and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Store only in original container. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Face shield and safety glasses. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166 (EU).
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid or liquid
- Colour
- White to colorless
- Odour
- Strong vinegar-like odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not specified
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- Exists in alpha, beta, and gamma forms having mp 63 °C, 55-56 °C, and 50 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 189.1 °C
- Flash point
- 150 °C
- Auto-ignition temperature
- >932 °F (>500 °C)
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 6.5X10-2 mm Hg (8.68X10-3 kPa) at 25 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 3.26 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 1.58 at 20 °C/20 °C (solid)
- Solubility
- In water, 8.58X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C
- Log Pow
- 0.22
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Reacts violently with strong bases and oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. The solution in water is a medium strong acid.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong bases, strong oxidizers, and metals.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions: Carbon oxides, hydrogen chloride gas.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat oral 76 mg/kg; LD50 Mouse oral 255 mg/kg; LD50 Guinea pig oral 80 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H318: Causes serious eye damage
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- H335: May cause respiratory irritation
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 1751
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 1751
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 1751
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 1751
- UN-No. (RID)
- 1751
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Monochloroacetic Acid
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Monochloroacetic Acid
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1 (8)
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- II
- Packing group (IMDG)
- II
- Packing group (IATA)
- II
- Packing group (ADN)
- II
- Packing group (RID)
- II
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a carboxymethylating agent in CMC production and as an intermediate in herbicide (MCPA-type) synthesis.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL00443
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 94.50 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥ 99% | 99.5% |
| Moisture Content | ≤ 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤ 0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | Freely soluble in water | Freely soluble in water |
The above product is expected to comply with 99% (mono) grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99% (mono) | ≥ 99% | m.p. Exists in alpha, beta, and gamma forms having mp 63 °C, 55-56 °C, and 50 °C; b.p. 189.1 °C | ≤ 0.5% | ≤ 0.1% | None detected | In water, 8.58X10+5 mg/L at 25 °C |
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