1,4-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE (ICSC)

1,4-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE	ICSC: 1618

Date of Peer Review: April 2007

2,5-Dichloronitrobenzene
1-Nitro-2,5-dichlorobenzene
Nitro-p-dichlorobenzene

CAS #	89-61-2	C₆H₃Cl₂NO₂/ Cl₂C₆H₃NO₂
RTECS #	CZ5260000	Molecular mass: 192.00
UN #	1578
EC/EINECS #	201-923-3

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.	Water spray, dry powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation		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.	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

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II
GHS Classification
Warning
Harmful if swallowed
Toxic to aquatic life

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1578 or 61GT2-II

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.

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 © IPCS, CEC 2005

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1,4-DICHLORO-2-NITROBENZENE

ICSC: 1618

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW FLAKES

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and nitrogen oxides. Reacts with strong oxidants and bases

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and through the skin.

INHALATION RISK:
A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 261°C
Melting point: 55°C
Density: 1.67 g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: (very poor) 0.01
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

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.

NOTES

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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