ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2)
ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2)
Ethyl chloroformate is a colorless liquid with a pungent odor.
Ethyl chloroformate is used as a reagent in organic synthesis, notably in the manufacture of drugs and chemicals.
Common synonyms: Cathyl chloride, Ethyl chlorocarbonate, Ethyl carbonochloridate
Properties of ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2):
- Melting point: -67°C
- Protection and prevention: wear suitable personal protective equipment, handle in a well-ventilated area, avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing, do not inhale vapours, do not ingest
| Formula | C3H5ClO2 |
| International name | ethyl chloroformate |
| French name | Chloroformiate d'éthyle |
| CAS | 541-41-3 |
| EINECS | 209-750-5 |
| Filter | ARI |
| IP (eV) | 10,64 |
| Vapour density (air = 1) | - |
| Conversion (1 ppm =) | - |
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Gas detection using colorimetric tubes #for for ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2)
With an IP power > 10.6 eV ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2) is very difficult to detect accurately, leaving the alternative of colorimetric reagent tubes.
Gastec Colorimetric reagent tubes
Uniphos reagent tubes
Dräger reagent tubes
Dosimeter tubes, OEL measurement
Self-contained breathing apparatus for ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2)
ethyl chloroformate (C3H5ClO2) is a toxic, asphyxiating gas with a high risk of suffocation, so we recommend an open-circuit breathing apparatus (ARICO), an air-supply system for long-duration operations and a self-rescue mask for emergency evacuations.
R-PAS complete SCBA kit
PSS 3000 Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
PSS Airboss firefighter self-contained breathing apparatus
X-plore 9300 supplied air system
M20.2 self-rescue mask
Self-rescuers OXY SR30 & OXY SR60
SK 1203 Escape breathing device
Saver CF emergency SCBA
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