1,2-Dinitro-4-chlorobenzene
C6H3Cl(NO2)2
Molecular mass: 202.6
ICSC # 0722
CAS # 610-40-2
UN # 3441
EC # 610-003-00-4
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
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•Inhalation
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Blue lips or finger nails.
Blue skin.
Headache.
Dizziness.
Nausea.
Confusion.
Laboured breathing.
Convulsions.
Unconsciousness.
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Face shield.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
(Extra personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Separated from
strong oxidants,
strong bases,
food and feedstuffs
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Well closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: C
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23/24/25-33-50/53
S: 1/2-28-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
YELLOW
CRYSTALS
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic and corrosive fumes
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Reacts
with
strong oxidants
and
strong bases
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation and through the skin.
Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
,
cardiovascular system
and
blood
, resulting in
formation of methaemoglobin.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
The substance may have effects on the
central nervous system
,
cardiovascular system
and
blood
, resulting in
formation of methaemoglobin.
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point (decomposes): 315°C
Melting point: 40-41°C
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Relative density (water = 1): 1.687
Flash point: >110°C
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Environmental
Data
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-94A
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0722
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1-CHLORO-3,4-DINITROBENZENE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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