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Name: Cyanogen chloride
CAS Number: 506-77-4

IUPAC Name: Carbononitridic chloride

Synonym Name: Chlorine cyanide Cyanic chloride Chlorocyanogen Chlorcyan Chlorocyanide

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Cyanogen chloride is a precursor to the sulfonyl cyanides and chlorosulfonyl isocyanate, a useful reagent in organic synthesis. Cyanogen chloride is listed in schedule 3 of the Chemical Weapons Convention: all production must be reported to the OPCW

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=5 mg/m³, 8 hours. (absorbed through skin)

Storage Conditions: Store in a segregated and approved area. Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials

Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/012226.pdf

Main Hazard: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated May displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2853.10: Cyanogen chloride "chlorcyan"

Hazard Statement:
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: Diethyl phosphite
CAS Number: 762-04-9

IUPAC Name: Diethyl phosphite

Synonym Name: Hydrogen diethyl phosphite Diethyl phosphonate, Diethyl hydrogen phosphite Diethyl acid phosphite Diethoxyphosphine oxide CGI 1700

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Used as: paint solvent, lubricant additives, antioxidant for plastics, reducing agent, intermediate in flame retardants (e.g. in the manufacture of rigid polyurethane foams), flame-retarding agents for textile fibres. Used for production of crop protection agents (insecticides). Used as a phosphorylating agent and as an intermediate in organic synthesis. Used for production of insecticides and fungicides, plasticizers and extracting agents.

Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A

Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.


Main Hazard: Combustible liquid

HS Tariff Code Description: 2920.22: Diethyl phosphite

Hazard Statement:
H227: Combustible liquid
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H313: May be harmful in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: Dimethyl phosphite
CAS Number: 868-85-9

IUPAC Name: Dimethyl phosphite

Synonym Name: Phosphorous acid dimethyl ester O,O-Dimethyl phosphonate, NCI-C54773 Methyl phosphonate ((MeO)2HPO) Hydrogen dimethyl phosphite Dimethylester kyseliny fosforite Dimethyl phosphonate Dimethyl hydrogen phosphonate Dimethyl hydrogen phosphite Dimethyl acid phosphite Dimethoxyphosphine oxide

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Mainly used in the production of phosphonic acid derivatives, insecticides and plastic additives. Used in production of phosphonates, crop protection agents, flame retardants (e.g. for textile fibres and lubricant additives). Used as intermediate to produce: pesticides (e.g Glyphosate, Trichlorfon and EBP), organic corrosion inhibitors, dye additives, plastic auxiliaries, flame-retarding agents, lube oil additives and adhesives.

Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A

Storage Conditions: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.


Main Hazard: Toxic in contact with skin, Causes serious eye irritation.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2920.21: Dimethyl phosphite

Hazard Statement:
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: Ethanol
CAS Number: 64-17-5

IUPAC Name: Ethanol

Synonym Name: Absolute alcohol, ethyl hydrate, ethyl hydroxide, grain alcohol, hydroxyethane, methylcarbinol

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Ethanol for use as an industrial feedstock or solvent (sometimes referred to as synthetic ethanol) is made from petrochemical feed stocks (ethylene). It declarable to OPCW when produced by chemical synthesis (from ethylene) and not declarable when produced by fermentation.

Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 1000 ppm

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor and causes serious eye irritation

HS Tariff Code Description: 2905.31: Ethylene glycol "ethanediol"

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H370: Causes damage to organs
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
:
Name: Ethyl acetate
CAS Number: 141-78-6

IUPAC Name: ethyl ethanoate

Synonym Name: Acetic ester, Acetic ether, Ethyl ester of acetic acid

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Ethyl acetate is used primarily as a solvent and diluent. it is an ingredient in circuit board cleaners and in some nail varnish removers. Also used in paints as an activator or hardener. Ethyl acetate is present in confectionery, perfumes, and fruits.

Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 400 ppm

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: Overexposure to ethyl acetate may cause irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat. It's also a highly flammable liquid and vapour.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2915.31: Ethyl acetate

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Ethyldiethanolamine
CAS Number: 139-87-7

IUPAC Name: 2,2'-(Ethylimino)diethanol

Synonym Name: N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)ethylamine Ethylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine Ethanol, 2,2'-(ethylimino)di- Diethanolethylamine, N-Ethyldiethanolamine N-Ethyl-2,2'-iminodiethanol

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical

Category Description: Used in production of pharmaceuticals, agricultural, textile, detergent, cosmetic and metallurgic industries. Used as: intermediates (especially in production of pharmaceuticals), crop protection agents and flocculants. Used in preparation of chemicals for paper, plastic and leather industries. Direct uses include gas purification methods for removing acidic gases.

Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A

Storage Conditions: Store in a cool location

Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.spex.com/MSDS/S-4703.pdf

Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; causes damage to organs and Toxic if inhaled.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2922.17: Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H370: Causes damage to organs

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: Fluorine
CAS Number: 7782-41-4

IUPAC Name: Fluorine

Synonym Name: Fluorine

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical

Category Description: Pharmaceutical chemical

Workplace Exposure Limit: 15

Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature

Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/001061.pdf

Main Hazard: oxidiser-

HS Tariff Code Description: 28.01: Fluorine, chlorine, bromine and iodine

Hazard Statement:
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H402: Harmful to aquatic life
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
List 2: List of Chemicals subject to Prior Informed Conscent Procedures (Rotterdam Convention)
List 5: List of Banned Chemicals

Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: Formaldehyde solution 37%
CAS Number: 50-00-0

IUPAC Name: Formaldehyde

Synonym Name: Methyl aldehyde, Methylene glycol, Methylene oxide, Formalin (aqueous solution), Formol, Carbonyl hydride

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Formaldehyde is a common precursor to more complex compounds and materials; Used as a disinfectant as it kills most bacteria and fungi

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA PEL: TWA: 0.75 ppm, STEL: 2 ppm

Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place; Keep away from heat, sparks and flame.; for other conditions, refer to sds


Main Hazard: Flammable liquid and vapor; toxic if swallowed; and causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2912.11: Methanal "formaldehyde"

Hazard Statement:
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350: May cause cancer
H350: May cause cancer
H350: May cause cancer
H350: May cause cancer
H350: May cause cancer
H371: May cause damage to organs
H371: May cause damage to organs
H371: May cause damage to organs
H371: May cause damage to organs
H371: May cause damage to organs
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Furan
CAS Number: 110-00-9

IUPAC Name: Furan

Synonym Name: Carbofuran, Furan 5G, Oxole Oxa[5]annulene, 1,4-Epoxy-1,3-butadiene, 5-Oxacyclopenta-1,3-diene, 5-Oxacyclo-1,3-pentadiene, Furfuran, Divinylene oxide

Chemical Category:
Other chemical

Category Description: Laboratory chemical

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA: 10 mg/m3

Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. (For more conditions, refer to SDS link)


Main Hazard: Extremely flammable liquid and vapor and causes skin and serious eye irritation

HS Tariff Code Description: 3808.59: Goods of heading 3808 containing one or more of the following substances: alachlor (ISO); aldicarb (ISO); aldrin (ISO); azinphos-methyl (ISO); binapacryl (ISO); camphechlor (ISO) (toxaphene); captafol (ISO); chlordane (ISO); chlordimeform (ISO); chlorobenzilate (ISO); dieldrin (ISO, INN); 4,6-dinitro-o-cresol (DNOC (ISO)) or its salts; dinoseb (ISO), its salts or its esters; endosulfan (ISO); ethylene dibromide (ISO) (1,2-dibromoethane); ethylene dichloride (ISO) (1,2-dichloroethane); fluoroacetamide (ISO); heptachlor (ISO); hexachlorobenzene (ISO); 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorocyclohexane (HCH (ISO)), including lindane (ISO, INN); mercury compounds; methamidophos (ISO); monocrotophos (ISO); oxirane (ethylene oxide); parathion (ISO); parathion-methyl (ISO) (methyl-parathion); penta-and-octabromodiphenyl ethers; pentachlorophenol (ISO), its salts or its esters; perfluorooctane sulphonic acid and its salts; perfluorooctane sulphonamides; perfluorooctane sulphonyl fluoride; phosphamidon (ISO); 2,4,5-T (ISO) (2,4,5-trichlorophenoxyacetic acid), its salts or its esters; tributyltin compounds. Also dustable powder formulations containing a mixture of benomyl (ISO), carbofuran (ISO) and thiram (ISO)

Hazard Statement:
H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350: May cause cancer
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Conventions:
List 5: List of Banned Chemicals

Schedule:
:
Name: Glyphosate
CAS Number: 38641-94-0

IUPAC Name: N-(Phosphonomethyl)glycine

Synonym Name: Roundup

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Agricultural chemical
Agricultural chemical
Agricultural chemical
Agricultural chemical

Category Description: Glyphosate is effective in killing a wide variety of plants (herbicide), including grasses and woody plants.

Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A

Storage Conditions: Keep out of reach of children and animals; Store above 10ºF (-12ºC) to keep product from crystallizing.


Main Hazard: Considered non-hazardous to human health

HS Tariff Code Description: 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excl. goods of subheading 3808.59)

Hazard Statement:
N/A

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid)
CAS Number:  7647-01-0

IUPAC Name:  Chlorane

Synonym Name: Muriatic acid, 12 Hydrochloric Acid AR 36%, Anhydrous hydrochloric acid, Anhydrous hydrogen chloride

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: ingredient in household cleaners such as toilet bowl cleaners, used in the process of oil production, used in the regeneration of ion exchange resins, used to control the pH of pharmaceutical products, foods and drinking water. It is also used for neutralizing waste streams (containing alkaline substances), used to purify the table salt, for the Production of Organic/inorganic Compounds, cleaning pools, etc

Workplace Exposure Limit: STEL: 5 ppm, TWA: 1 ppm

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: Causes severe skin burn and eye damage

HS Tariff Code Description: 2806.10: Hydrogen chloride "hydrochloric acid"

Hazard Statement:
H290: May be corrosive to metals
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Hydrogen cyanide
CAS Number: 74-90-8

IUPAC Name: Formonitrile

Synonym Name: Hydrogen cyanide gas (decomposition product of sodium cyanide); Hydrocyanic acid gas; In liquid forms: Formic anammonide; Hydrocyanic acid; Prussic acid

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: HCN liquid is the precursor to sodium cyanide and potassium cyanide.

Workplace Exposure Limit: 11 mg/m3 (10 ppm)

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: Hydrogen cyanide is very volatile and highly toxic/poisonous. in liquid form, it's extremely poisonous, and flammable .

HS Tariff Code Description: 2811.12: Hydrogen cyanide "hydrocyanic acid"

Hazard Statement:
H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H310: Fatal in contact with skin
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H370: Causes damage to organs

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: Hydrogen sulfide
CAS Number: 7783-06-4

IUPAC Name: Hydrogen sulfide

Synonym Name: Dihydrogen monosulfide, Sour Gas, Sulfuretted hydrogen; hydrosulfuric acid; sewer gas; stink damp

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: The main use of hydrogen sulfide is as a precursor to elemental sulfur. Several organosulfur compounds are produced using hydrogen sulfide

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA: TWA=20 ppm

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: It is poisonous, corrosive, and flammable

HS Tariff Code Description: 28.30: Sulphides; polysulphides, whether or not chemically defined

Hazard Statement:
H220: Extremely flammable gas
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Methanol
CAS Number: 67-56-1

IUPAC Name: Methanol

Synonym Name: Carbinol Columbian spirits Hydroxymethane MeOH Methyl alcohol Methyl hydroxide Methylic alcohol Methylol Methylene hydrate Pyroligneous spirit Wood alcohol Wood naphtha Wood spirit

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Used in production of other industrial chemicals e.g., formaldehyde

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=200 ppm

Storage Conditions: No data available


Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled; Causes damage to organs (Eyes, Central nervous system).

HS Tariff Code Description: 2905.11: Methanol "methyl alcohol"

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H370: Causes damage to organs

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Methyl Acrylate
CAS Number: 96-33-3

IUPAC Name: Methyl prop-2-enoate

Synonym Name: Methyl acrylate Methyl propenoate Methoxycarbonylethylene Curithane 103

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Methyl acrylate is a raw material for applications including acrylic fibers, fiber processing agents, molding resins, adhesives, paints, coatings, and emulsions.

Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=10 ppm

Storage Conditions: Keep in a dry place. Keep container tightly closed. Refrigerator/flammables. Keepawayfrom heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. - No smoking. Keep container tightlyclosedinadry and well-ventilated place. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. IncompatibleMaterials. Acids. Bases. Peroxides


Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor, Causes skin irritation, Causes serious eye irritation, Toxic if inhaled

HS Tariff Code Description: 2916.12: Esters of acrylic acid

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H312: Harmful in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Methyldiethanolamine
CAS Number: 105-59-9

IUPAC Name: 2,2'-(Methylimino)diethanol

Synonym Name: N-Methylaminodiglycol N-methyl-2,2'-iminodiethanol N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)-N-methylethanolamine N,N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)methylamine Methyliminodiethanol Methyldiethanolamine Methylbis(2-hydroxyethyl)amine MDEA Eve Ethanol, 2,2'-(methylimino)di- Diethanolmethylamine Amietol M12 , N-Methyliminodiethanol N-Methyldiethanolamine

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Widely used in oil refinery for treating of natural gas (removal of acidic components or sweetening). Used in the following areas: coatings, textile lubricants, polishes, detergents, pesticides, personal care products and pharmaceuticals such as intermediate in the production of analgesics with sedative and antispasmodic effects. Applications also include: gas scrubbing, dyes, lubrication oils, plasticizer, fabric softener, paints, agricultural chemicals, emulsifiers, corrosion inhibitors and catalyst for polyurethane foam production.

Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A

Storage Conditions: Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. IncompatibleMaterials. Strong oxidizing agents. Strong acids. Isocyanates. copper. Aluminium. Acidanhydrides. Acid chlorides.


Main Hazard: Causes serious eye irritation

HS Tariff Code Description: 2922.17: Methyldiethanolamine and ethyldiethanolamine

Hazard Statement:
H319: Causes serious eye irritation

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses
Name: methyl isobutyl ketone
CAS Number: 108-10-1

IUPAC Name: 4-Methylpentan-2-one

Synonym Name: 4-Methyl-2-pentanone, Isopropylacetone, Hexone, Isobutyl methyl ketone, 2-Methylpropyl methyl ketone, 4-Methyl-2-oxopentane, MIK, Isobutylmethyl ketone, MIBK, Isohexanone

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical

Category Description: Industrial used as a solvent for gums, resins, paints, varnishes, lacquers, and nitrocellulose, laboratory chemical

Workplace Exposure Limit: STEL: 416 mg/m3, 15 min; TWA: 208 mg/m3, 8 hr Skin

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor; causes serious eye irritation

HS Tariff Code Description: 2914.13: 4-Methylpentan-2-one "methyl isobutyl ketone"

Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H351: Suspected of causing cancer
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Methyl phosphonic dichloride
CAS Number: 676-97-1

IUPAC Name: Methylphosphonic dichloride

Synonym Name: Methanephosphonic dichloride, Methanephosphonic acid dichloride, Methylphosphonyl dichloride

Chemical Category:
Other chemical

Category Description: It has a number of potential uses but is most notable as being a precursor to several chemical weapons agents. It is a white crystalline solid, with a low melting point. It hydrolyzes readily and must be handled with care as it is exceedingly toxic.

Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available

Storage Conditions: Corrosives area. Keep away from water or moist air. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place.


Main Hazard: Fatal if inhaled; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage;- Reacts violently with water

HS Tariff Code Description: 29.31: Separate chemically defined organo-inorganic compounds (excl. organo-sulphur compounds and those of mercury)

Hazard Statement:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016

Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: Nitric acid
CAS Number: 7697-37-2

IUPAC Name: Nitric acid

Synonym Name: Aqua fortis, Spirit of niter, Eau forte, Hydrogen nitrate, Acidum nitricum

Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical

Category Description: The main industrial use of nitric acid is for the production of fertilizers, explosives, nylon precursors, and specialty organic compounds.

Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 2 ppm

Storage Conditions: N/A


Main Hazard: It's an oxidizer and causes severe skin burns and eye damage.

HS Tariff Code Description: 2808.00: Nitric acid; sulphonitric acids

Hazard Statement:
H272: May intensify fire; oxidizer
H290: May be corrosive to metals
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331: Toxic if inhaled

Conventions:
N/A

Schedule:
N/A
Name: Nitrous oxide
CAS Number: 10024-97-2

IUPAC Name: Nitrous Oxide

Synonym Name: Laughing gas, sweet air, protoxide of nitrogen, hyponitrous oxide, dinitrogen oxide, dinitrogen monoxide

Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical

Category Description: Synthetic/Analytical chemistry

Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 50 ppm 8 hours.

Storage Conditions: Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials

Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/001042.pdf

Main Hazard: Oxidiser

HS Tariff Code Description: 2811.29: Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals (excl. diphosphorus pentaoxide, oxides of boron, carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide)

Hazard Statement:
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H370: Causes damage to organs
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H401: Toxic to aquatic life
H402: Harmful to aquatic life
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
H413: May cause long-lasting harmful effects to aquatic life
H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere

Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
List 3: List of Persistent Organic Pollitants (POPs) subject to Stockholm Convention - NEMA Act 2019
List 5: List of Banned Chemicals

Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule

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