Sodium monochloroacetate
- CAS Number
- 3926-62-3
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Molecular Formula
- C2H2ClNaO2
- Catalogue Number
- AL4208
- Purity
- 97.5% min
- Molecular Weight
- 116.48 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Sodium chloroacetate is a white colored powdered solid. It is soluble in water.
Also known as Chloroacetic acid sodium salt.
- Catalogue No.
- AL4208
- CAS Number
- 3926-62-3
- Molecular Formula
- C2H2ClNaO2
- Molecular Weight
- 116.48 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Grade
- For Synthesis
- Product Form
- Substance
Solubility: Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 85.
- Appearance
- Sodium chloroacetate is a white colored powdered solid
- Shelf Life
- 2 years
- Packaging
- Available in: 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from food and feedstuffs and strong oxidants. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- Catalogue No.
- AL4208
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 3926-62-3
- EC Number
- 223-498-3
- Grade
- For Synthesis
- EC Index Number
- 607-197-00-1
- Chemical Formula
- C2H2ClNaO2
- HSN Code
- 29154010
- Synonyms
- Chloroacetic acid sodium salt
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Used as an alkylating agent and synthetic intermediate in organic synthesis.
- 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 Irrit. 2; Eye Irrit. 2; Aquatic Acute 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 23665759 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Acute Toxic, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Danger
- Hazard statements
- H301: Toxic if swallowed; H315: Causes skin irritation; H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through the skin.
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- CAS No.
- 3926-62-3
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- Move to fresh air. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- Wash with soap and water. Remove contaminated clothing. Seek medical attention if irritation develops.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. Seek medical attention if irritation persists.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth and seek medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Symptoms of exposure may include irritation of the respiratory tract, skin, and eyes, as well as gastrointestinal distress if ingested.
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
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- Toxic fumes may be released in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers exposed to 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 and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment. Contain spill and prevent entry into waterways.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. 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
- Handle with care. Use personal protective equipment such as gloves and goggles. Work in a fume hood to avoid inhalation.
- 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 food and feedstuffs and strong oxidants. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use a NIOSH-approved respirator if exposure limits are exceeded or if irritation occurs.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Faint, characteristic
- Odour threshold
- Not determined
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not determined
- Melting point
- 58-60 °C
- Freezing point
- Not determined
- Boiling point
- 200 °C (decomposes)
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not applicable
- Decomposition temperature
- Not determined
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- Vapor pressure at 25 °C: negligible
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- Relative vapor density (air = 1): 3.26
- Density
- 1.4 g/cm³
- Solubility
- Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 85
- Log Pow
- Not determined
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not applicable
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not applicable
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not applicable
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under recommended storage conditions. Reacts with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including chlorine and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants. This produces toxic and corrosive gases.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong acids, and bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- Not specified
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- Toxic if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. LD50 (oral, rat) is approximately 200-500 mg/kg.
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- H315: Causes skin irritation
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- 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)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- 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)
- 2659
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 2659
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 2659
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 2659
- UN-No. (RID)
- 2659
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Sodium monochloroacetate
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Sodium monochloroacetate
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 6.1
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
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
Sodium monochloroacetate is primarily used as a carboxymethylating agent in the production of carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), which is utilized in various industries including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics for its thickening and stabilizing properties. Additionally, it serves as an intermediate in the synthesis of herbicides, contributing to agricultural chemistry. Its reactivity also makes it useful in organic synthesis for the modification of various organic compounds, enhancing their properties for specific applications.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL2526A
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 116.48 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Purity | 97.5% min | 97.8% |
| Moisture Content | <1% | 0.5% |
| Residue on Ignition | <0.5% | 0.3% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
| Solubility | 100 g/L in water | 100 g/L in water at 20 °C |
The above product is expected to comply with For Synthesis grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| For Synthesis | 97.5% min | 58-60 °C | <1% | <0.5% | None detected | Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20 °C: 85 |
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