1,2,3-TRICHLOROBENZENE (ICSC)

1,2,3-TRICHLOROBENZENE	ICSC: 1222

Date of Peer Review: November 2003

vic-Trichlorobenzene
1,2,6-Trichlorobenzene

CAS #

87-61-6

C₆H₃Cl₃

RTECS #

DC2095000

Molecular mass: 181.5

UN #

3077

EC #

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.	Dry powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	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 covered 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: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.)

EU Classification
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM7-III

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

IPCS
International
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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1,2,3-TRICHLOROBENZENE

ICSC: 1222

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong 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 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: 218.5°C
Melting point: 53.5°C
Density: 1.45 g/cmł
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 17.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.26

Flash point: 112.7°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.05

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

NOTES

UN number 2321 refers to liquid trichlorobenzenes. Liquid trichlorobenzenes are marine pollutants. See ICSC 1049 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene and 0344 1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene.

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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