alpha-Chloronaphthalene
alpha-Naphthyl chloride
C10H7Cl
Molecular mass: 162.6
ICSC # 1707
CAS # 90-13-1
RTECS # QJ2100000
UN # 3082
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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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Dry powder.
Carbon dioxide.
Foam.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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Inhalation
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Cough.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Seek medical attention if you feel unwell
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Skin
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Redness.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Safety spectacles
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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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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Sore throat.
Nausea.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give one or two glasses of water to drink.
Seek medical attention if you feel unwell
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Personal protection:
filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers.
Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
strong oxidants
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Ventilation along the floor.
Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Packing Group: III
Signal: Warning
Excl mark
Harmful if swallowed
Causes mild skin irritation
Causes eye irritation
May cause respiratory irritation
Toxic to aquatic life
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
OILY COLOURLESS LIQUID
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Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating,
producing
toxic and corrosive gases
including
hydrogen chloride
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Reacts with strong oxidants.
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
through the skin
and
by ingestion
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 fasteron spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes
,
the skin
and
the respiratory tract
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
liver
, resulting in
impaired functions
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Physical Properties
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Boiling point: 260°C
Melting point: -2.3°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.02
(poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 4
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flashpoint: 121°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: > 558°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.0
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Environmental Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.
It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
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N O T E S
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM6-III
NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1707
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1-CHLORONAPHTHALENE
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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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