ICSC 0441 - 1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE

1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE

ICSC: 0441
_{Peer-Review Status: 25.03.1999 Validated}

Propylene dichloride

CAS #: 78-87-5 RTECS #: TX9625000
UN #: 1279
EC #: 602-020-00-0
EINECS #: 201-152-2

Formula: C₃H₆Cl₂
Molecular mass: 113.0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Highly flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.	Use powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Vapour/air mixtures are explosive.	Closed system, ventilation, explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough. Drowsiness. Headache. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin. Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	First rinse with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	EC Classification Symbol: F, Xn; R: 11-20/22; S: (2)-16-24 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 3; UN Pack Group: II GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1279 or 30GF1-I+II. NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0.	Fireproof. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes. Attacks aluminium alloys and some types of plastic.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 10ppm as TWA; (SEN); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2007).
MAK: Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2006).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 96°C
Melting point: -100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.16
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.26
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 27.9
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.15
Flash point: 16°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 557°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.4-14.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.02 (calculated)

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in October 2005.
See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response.
Card has been partially updated in July 2007: see Occupational Exposure Limits.
Card has been partially updated in January 2008: see Fire fighting.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       1,2-Dichloropropane (SIDS)