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BENZOTRICHLORIDEICSC: 0105 (November 2008)
Trichlorophenylmethane
Phenylchloroform
(Trichloromethyl)benzene
alpha,alpha,alpha-Trichlorotoluene
CAS #: 98-07-7
UN #: 2226
EC Number: 202-634-5

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    NO open flames.    Use dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.   

 PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Shortness of breath.  Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer immediately for medical attention. 
Skin Redness. Pain.  Protective gloves. Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . 
Eyes Redness. Pain. Burns.  Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention. 
Ingestion Cough. Sore throat.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

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DANGER
Fatal if inhaled
Harmful if swallowed
Causes skin irritation
Causes serious eye damage
Suspected of causing genetic defects
May cause cancer
May cause respiratory irritation
Causes damage to the lungs through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled
May cause damage to liver, kidneys and thyroid through prolonged or repeated exposure if swallowed
May be harmful if swallowed and enters airways 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 8; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. 
PACKAGING
Airtight.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
BENZOTRICHLORIDE ICSC: 0105
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-YELLOW FUMING OILY LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
No data. 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on contact with acids and water. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with strong oxidants, amines and light metals. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Contact with air generates hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Attacks plastic. 

Formula: C7H5Cl3 / C6H5CCl3
Molecular mass: 195.5
Boiling point: 221°C
Melting point: -5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water: reaction
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 20
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.8
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 108°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 211°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.92
Viscosity: 1.7 mm²/s at 20°C 


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the skin and respiratory tract. The substance is severely irritating to the eyes. If swallowed the substance may cause vomiting and could result in aspiration pneumonitis. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the lungs, liver, kidneys and thyroid. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (ceiling value): 0.1 ppm as STEL; (skin); A2 (suspected human carcinogen).
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Combustible vapour/air mixtures difficult to ignite, may be developed under certain conditions.
The occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Refer for medical attention if breathing difficulties and/or fever develop. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 45-22-23-37/38-41; S: 53-45; Note: E 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Benzotrichloride (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 29, 1982)