1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE (ICSC)

1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE	ICSC: 0344

Date of Peer Review: November 2003

sym-Trichlorobenzene

CAS #	108-70-3	C₆H₃Cl₃
RTECS #	DC2100100	Molecular mass: 181.5
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TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles.)

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 1999

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1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE

ICSC: 0344

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE TO YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: 5 ppm, 38 mg/mł; H; Peak limitation category: II(2); Pregnancy risk group: D; (DFG 2003).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 208°C
Melting point: 63°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.0006
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 24

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 107°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.15

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to fish. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 1999

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