Product Name: 1-Chlorotetradecane
Chemical Formula: C14H29Cl
Synonyms: Tetradecyl chloride, Myristyl chloride
Recommended Use: Laboratory use, chemical manufacturing
Supplier Details: Information provided by distributor or manufacturer
Emergency Contact: Refer to local regulations or safety personnel for emergency numbers
Classification: Irritant for eyes and skin; may be harmful if inhaled or ingested
GHS Label Elements: Signal word: Warning; Hazard pictogram: Exclamation mark
Hazard Statements: Causes skin irritation, serious eye irritation, potential respiratory discomfort
Precautionary Statements: Wear protective clothing, gloves, and eye protection; avoid breathing vapors or mist
Potential Health Effects: Symptoms like reddening, drying, or cracking of skin, watering or redness in eyes, or nausea if inhaled in high concentrations
Chemical Name: 1-Chlorotetradecane
CAS Number: 112-52-7
Purity: Greater than 98% in technical grade form
Impurities: Minor aliphatic chlorides or hydrocarbons sometimes present
Other Components: None relevant at reportable concentrations
Inhalation: Move individual to fresh air, support breathing, seek medical attention if irritation or symptoms persist
Skin Contact: Remove contaminated clothing, flush area with plenty of soap and water, consult physician for prolonged discomfort
Eye Contact: Rinse eyes under running water for at least 15 minutes, lift upper and lower eyelids occasionally, seek medical help
Ingestion: Rinse mouth, do not induce vomiting, obtain immediate medical assistance
Most Important Symptoms: Burning, irritation, dryness, coughing, headache, dizziness in poorly ventilated spaces
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Dry chemical, CO₂, foam, water spray for cooling containers
Specific Hazards: Emits toxic fumes like hydrogen chloride and carbon oxides during combustion
Protective Equipment: Firefighters wear full protective gear including NIOSH-approved self-contained breathing apparatus
Advice: Withdraw from area if safe, prevent run-off from entering drains or waterways, cool exposed containers with water fog
Personal Precautions: Wear gloves, goggles, and suitable clothing; keep unnecessary personnel away
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe, avoid discharge into environment
Methods for Cleanup: Absorb with inert material like sand or earth, collect into suitable chemical waste container, ventilate area
Cleaning Procedures: Wash spill site after material pickup, handle contaminated clothing and cleanup tools as hazardous waste
Safe Handling: Use in a fume hood or well-ventilated place, avoid skin or eye contact, prevent aerosol formation
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly sealed, labeled containers in a cool, dry location away from heat or ignition sources
Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizers, strong alkalis, acids
Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat or drink in areas where chemicals are used
Control Parameters: No established exposure limits; general ventilation or local exhaust recommended
Engineering Controls: Fume hood, eyewash station, safety shower
Personal Protective Equipment: Chemical-resistant gloves (nitrile or neoprene), safety goggles, lab coat, respiratory protection in mist or confined space
Other Controls: Keep solution and vapor concentrations low; practice good housekeeping
Appearance: Clear, colorless to pale yellow oily liquid
Odor: Faint, characteristic hydrocarbon smell
pH: Not applicable
Melting/Freezing Point: Around -12°C (10°F)
Boiling Point: Approximately 297°C (567°F)
Flash Point: Greater than 110°C (230°F) closed cup
Solubility: Insoluble in water; miscible with most organic solvents
Vapor Pressure: Very low at 20°C
Density: About 0.86 g/cm³ at 20°C
Viscosity: Oily, moderate
Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): High (hydrophobic behavior)
Chemical Stability: Stable under normal use and storage conditions
Reactivity: Not highly reactive, but can react vigorously with strong oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide on thermal decomposition
Conditions to Avoid: Heating, flames, sparks, contact with incompatible substances
Polymerization: Not expected under normal conditions
Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin, eye, ingestion
Acute Effects: Moderate skin and eye irritant; mild respiratory irritation on inhalation
Chronic Effects: Prolonged contact may cause dermatitis; no significant evidence of long-term systemic effects in studies
LD50 (oral/rat): Data limited, estimated in gram-per-kilogram range; low acute toxicity
Sensitization: Not classified as skin sensitizer
Carcinogenicity: Not listed as a carcinogen by IARC, NTP or OSHA
Aquatic Toxicity: Toxic to aquatic organisms due to its persistence and bioaccumulation potential
Mobility in Soil: Low due to hydrophobicity; binds to soil particles
Persistence/Degradability: Resistant to biodegradation; may remain in sediments
Bioaccumulation Potential: High; accumulates in aquatic organisms
Impact: Hazardous to environment if released in large quantities; should be prevented from entering waterways
Waste Disposal Methods: Send to licensed chemical disposal facility; do not dump in drains, watercourses, or open environment
Container Disposal: Triple rinse and offer for chemical recycling, or treat as hazardous material
Disposal Regulations: Follow local, regional, national, and international requirements for hazardous waste
UN Number: Not regulated for most forms of ground transport
Proper Shipping Name: 1-Chlorotetradecane, when regulation applies
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified as dangerous for ground or air transport
Packing Group: Not applicable in most jurisdictions
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic environment in case of spillage; contain leaks during transit
TSCA: Listed in the Toxic Substances Control Act inventory
REACH: Substance registered in accordance with European chemical regulations
OSHA Regulatory Status: Not specifically regulated but subject to general chemical safety standards
Other Regulations: No SARA Title III, CERCLA, or RCRA status; comply with state and local regulations
Labeling: Follow GHS guidelines and local labeling requirements for workplace safety
