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DICHLOBENIL
ICSC: 0867
Peer-Review Status: 18.04.2005 Validated
2,6-Dichlorobenzonitrile
DBN
2,6-Dichlorophenylcyanide 
CAS #: 1194-65-6 RTECS #: DI3500000
EC #: 608-015-00-X
EINECS #: 214-787-5
 		    Formula: C7H3Cl2N / C6H3Cl2(CN)
Molecular mass: 172.0

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.    In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. 
EXPLOSION      
 
EXPOSURE See EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.     
Inhalation Cough.  Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED!  Protective gloves.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety goggles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
 		PACKAGING & 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 sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.  Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 21-51/53; S: (2)-36/37-61 
UN Classification
 
GHS Classification
 

EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
  Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. 

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-OFF-WHITE CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts violently with oxidants. 

Occupational exposure limits
TLV (NOT-ESTABLISHED):. 

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

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the skin. This may result in chloracne. 


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 270°C
Melting point: 145-146°C
Density: 1.3 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.073
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.64   		The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal. 

NOTES
Dichlobenil is a major metabolite of Chlorthiamid.
Other melting points: 139-145°C (technical).
Casoron, Decabane, Prefix D, Cyclomec, Niagara 5006 and 5996, Norosac are trade names.
See also ICSC0852 Chlorthiamid. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
 

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