Benzoyl Chloride

NAME: Benzoyl Chloride SYNONYM(s): Benzenecarbonyl Chloride; alpha-Chlorobenzaldehyde; Benzoic Acid, Chloride IMIS: B507 CAS: 98-88-4 NIOSH: RTECS DM6600000; 19434 DOT: UN1736 Corrosive Material DESCRIPTION: Liquid, decomposed by water and alcohol. MW: 140.57 MOLFM: C7H5ClO DENSITY: 1.2070Exposure Limits ACGIH TLV: 0.5 ppm, 2.8 mg/m3 Ceiling; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen) AIHA_WEEL 1 ppm STELHealth Factors IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans HEALTH EFFECTS: Chronic (Cumulative) Toxicity---Suspect Carcinogen or mutagen Acute Toxicity---short-term high hazard effects Respiratory Effects---Acute lung damage/edema LD50 (oral, rat) 7710 mg/kg SKIN IRR: Primary irritant and sensitizer