ICSC 0101 - BENZAL CHLORIDE

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BENZAL CHLORIDE	ICSC: 0101 (December 2000)
alpha, alpha-Dichlorotoluene Benzyl dichloride Dichloromethyl benzene Benzylidene chloride

CAS #: 98-87-3

UN #: 1886

EC Number: 202-709-2

	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, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Laboured breathing. Sore throat.	Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

BENZAL CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0101

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. Decomposes on contact with acids or water. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with strong oxidants.	Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂ / C₆H₅CHCl₂ Molecular mass: 161.03 Boiling point: 205°C Melting point: -17°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.26 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, kPa at 35.4°C: 0.13 Flash point: 93°C c.c. Auto-ignition temperature: 525°C Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-11 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.22

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. Decomposes on contact with acids or water. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with strong oxidants.

Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂ / C₆H₅CHCl₂
Molecular mass: 161.03
Boiling point: 205°C
Melting point: -17°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.26
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, kPa at 35.4°C: 0.13
Flash point: 93°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 525°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.1-11
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.22

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is severely irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 1

ENVIRONMENT

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 22-23-37/38-40-41; S: (1/2)-36/37-38-45

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