Benzyl chloride
Synonyms & Trade Names
Chloromethylbenzene, α-ChlorotolueneExposure Limits
NIOSH REL
C 1 ppm (5 mg/m3) [15-minute]OSHA PEL
TWA 1 ppm (5 mg/m3)Physical Description
Colorless to slightly yellow liquid with a pungent, aromatic odor.Molecular Weight
126.6Boiling Point
354°FFreezing Point
-38°FSolubility
0.05%Vapor Pressure
1 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
1.10Flash Point
153°FUpper Exposive Limit
?Lower Explosive Limit
1.1%Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers, acids, copper, aluminum, magnesium, iron, zinc, tin [Note: Can polymerize when in contact with all common metals except nickel & lead. Hydrolyzes in H2O to benzyl alcohol.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
irritation eyes, skin, nose; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); irritability; headache; skin eruption; pulmonary edemaTarget Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous systemPersonal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:No recommendation
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 10 ppm:
(APF = 10) Any chemical cartridge respirator with organic vapor and acid gas cartridge(s)*
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor and acid gas canister
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor and acid gas cartridge(s)*
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator*
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor and acid gas canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division