1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE (ICSC)

1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE	ICSC: 0434

Date of Peer Review: April 2006

Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-nitro-

CAS #	594-72-9	C₂H₃Cl₂NO₂
RTECS #	KI1050000	Molecular mass: 143.9
UN #	2650
EC Annex 1 Index #	610-002-00-9
EC/EINECS #	209-854-0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide
EXPLOSION	Above 57.8°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	Above 57.8°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Causes watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable metal containers.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-G1GT1-II NFPA Code: H2; F2; R3;

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.

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1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE

ICSC: 0434

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms . toxic gases including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks rubber and some forms of plastic.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA (ACGIH 2006).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available)

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation of its vapour.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached quickly 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, the skin and the respiratory tract. Inhalation of vapours may cause lung oedema (see Notes).

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 124°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water: very poor at 20°C
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 57.8°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.56

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Ethide is a trade name. Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated. The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation is therefore essential. Card has been partially updated in August 2007: see GHS classification.

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