ICSC 0253 - 1,3-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE

1,3-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE	ICSC: 0253 (October 2008)
2,6-Dichloronitrobenzene 1,3-Dichloro-2-nitro-benzene 2,6-Dichloro-1-nitrobenzene

CAS #: 601-88-7

UN #: 1578

EC Number: 210-009-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible).
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.	According to UN GHS Criteria Insufficient data for GHS classification Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from bases and strong oxidants.
PACKAGING

1,3-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE

ICSC: 0253

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: Cl₂C₆H₃NO₂ Molecular mass: 192.0 Boiling point at 1.1kPa: 130°C Melting point: 72.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.6 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: Cl₂C₆H₃NO₂
Molecular mass: 192.0
Boiling point at 1.1kPa: 130°C
Melting point: 72.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.6
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure

Effects of short-term exposure

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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