ICSC 0255 - 1,3-DICHLORO-5-NITROBENZENE

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1,3-DICHLORO-5-NITROBENZENE	ICSC: 0255 (October 2008)
3,5-Dichloronitrobenzene

CAS #: 618-62-2

EC Number: 210-557-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Use powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough.	Use ventilation (not if powder).	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.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Harmful if swallowed Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants and strong bases.
PACKAGING

1,3-DICHLORO-5-NITROBENZENE

ICSC: 0255

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ORANGE-TO-BROWN CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: Cl₂C₆H₃NO₂ Molecular mass: 192.0 Melting point: 64.5°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6 Flash point: 140°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1 (calculated)

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ORANGE-TO-BROWN CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

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

Formula: Cl₂C₆H₃NO₂
Molecular mass: 192.0
Melting point: 64.5°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Flash point: 140°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.1 (calculated)

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure	Inhalation risk A nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to algae. 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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