ICSC 0344 - 1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE

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1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE	ICSC: 0344 (November 2003)
sym-Trichlorobenzene

CAS #: 108-70-3

EC Number: 203-608-6

	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.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

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 covered 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 Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from strong oxidants. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING

1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE

ICSC: 0344

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with oxidants.	Formula: C₆H₃Cl₃ Molecular mass: 181.5 Boiling point: 208°C Melting point: 63°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.0006 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 24 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 107°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.15

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE-TO-YELLOW CRYSTALS OR POWDER WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts with oxidants.

Formula: C₆H₃Cl₃
Molecular mass: 181.5
Boiling point: 208°C
Melting point: 63°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.0006
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 24
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 107°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.15

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract.	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 long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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 long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 38 mg/m³, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to fish. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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