International Chemical Safety Cards

TRICHLORONAPHTALENE ICSC: 0962
TRICHLORONAPHTALENE
C10H5Cl3
Molecular mass: 231.5
CAS # 1321-65-9
RTECS # QK4025000
ICSC # 0962
UN # 2811
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

INHALATION


SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety goggles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION Nausea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
Separated from strong oxidants, food and feedstuffs.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0962 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

TRICHLORONAPHTALENE ICSC: 0962

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride, phosgene). Reacts with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 5 mg/m3 (as TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1991-1992).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation by inhalation of its aerosol.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver , resulting in liver impairment.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 304 to 354°C
Melting point: 93°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.58
Solubility in water: None		 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8
Flash point: 200 (o.c.)°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 Not biodegradable. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water and soils. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
NOTES
The symptoms of chloracne do not become manifest until some hours or days have passed. Do NOT take working clothes home. Halowax, Nibren wax and seekay wax are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61 G12C
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0962 TRICHLORONAPHTALENE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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