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1,4-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENEICSC: 1618 (October 2008)
2,5-Dichloronitrobenzene
1-Nitro-2,5-dichlorobenzene
Nitro-p-dichlorobenzene
CAS #: 89-61-2
UN #: 1578
EC Number: 201-923-3

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

 PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation   Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. 
Skin   Protective gloves.  Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety spectacles.  Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). 
Ingestion   Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & 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 sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

excl mark;warn
WARNING
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic to aquatic life 

Transportation
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II 

STORAGE
Separated from bases, strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
1,4-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE ICSC: 1618
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW FLAKES. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and bases. 

Formula: C6H3Cl2NO2/ Cl2C6H3NO2
Molecular mass: 192.00
Boiling point: 261°C
Melting point: 55°C
Density: 1.67 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 0.01 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.5
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 135°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 465°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.4-8.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.93  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. 

NOTES
Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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