International Chemical Safety Cards

CHLORANIL ICSC: 0780
CHLORANIL
2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone
2,3,5,6-Tetrachloro-2,5-cyclohexadiene-1,4-dione
Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone
Tetrachloro-p-quinone
C6Cl4O2
Molecular mass: 245.9
CAS # 118-75-2
RTECS # DK6825000
ICSC # 0780

EC # 602-066-00-1
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!

INHALATION Cough. Sore throat.
Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness.
Protective gloves.
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 Diarrhoea.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rest. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xi symbol
R: 36/38
S: (2-)37
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0780 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

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of dusts and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. Exposure at high level may result in unconsciousness.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Melting point: 290°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.0
Solubility in water: none		 Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.001
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3-4.9
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
N O T E S
If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s). Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Conversan, Dow Seed Disinfectant n°5, Psorisan, Reranil, Spergon, Vulklor are trade names.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0780 CHLORANIL
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of 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.