Emits toxic chlorine fumes when heated to decomposition. May form hydrogen chloride in presence of sulfuric or phosphoric acids or with water at elevated temperatures. Methyl vinyl ether, water, zinc, bromine triflouride, mixtures of lime and boric acid, barium chloride, and 2-furan percarboxylic acid. Metals will slowly corrode in aqueous calcium chloride solutions. Ensure compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
Large amounts can cause gastrointestinal upset, vomiting, abdominal pain.
May cause burns on moist skin due to heat of hydrolysis. Hazard may be either mechanical abrasion or, more serious, burns from heat of hydrolysis and chloride irritation. Get medical attention for any breathing difficulty. If swallowed, give water or milk to drink as soon as possible. Call a physician immediately.