ICSC 0434 - 1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE

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1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE	ICSC: 0434 (April 2006)
Ethane, 1,1-dichloro-1-nitro-

CAS #: 594-72-9

UN #: 2650

EC Number: 209-854-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 57.8°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.	NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 57.8°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Watering of the eyes. Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking liquid in sealable metal containers.	According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER Flammable liquid and vapour Fatal if inhaled Toxic if swallowed May cause respiratory irritation Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants and food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING

1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE

ICSC: 0434

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic gases including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks rubber and some forms of plastic.	Formula: C₂H₃Cl₂NO₂ Molecular mass: 143.9 Boiling point: 124°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.4 Solubility in water at 20°C: very poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0 Flash point: 57.8°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.56

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic gases including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. Attacks rubber and some forms of plastic.

Formula: C₂H₃Cl₂NO₂
Molecular mass: 143.9
Boiling point: 124°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.4
Solubility in water at 20°C: very poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.0
Flash point: 57.8°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.56

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation of its vapour. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air will be reached quickly 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 ingestion and by inhalation of its vapour.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Inhalation of the vapour may cause lung oedema. See Notes.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached quickly 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
TLV: 2 ppm as TWA

ENVIRONMENT
Environmental effects from the substance have not been investigated adequately.

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T; R: 23/24/25; S: (1/2)-26-45

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