International Chemical Safety Cards

1,3-DICHLOROPROPANE ICSC: 0724
1,3-DICHLOROPROPANE
C3H6Cl2 / CH2ClCH2CH2Cl
Molecular mass: 113.0
CAS # 142-28-9
RTECS # TX9660000
ICSC # 0724
UN # 1992
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Highly flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 16°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 16°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

INHALATION Dizziness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Evacuate danger area! Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer (extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours).
Separated from food and feedstuffs, oxidants, acids, bases, alumina. Cool. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Subsidiary Risks: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
Marine pollutant.
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0724 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:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air and may travel along the ground; distant ignition possible.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing hydrogen chloride and phosgene.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


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

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 irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.


PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 120°C
Melting point: -99°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.19
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.3
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 2.4		 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.9
Flash point: 16°C o.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: see Notes
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.0
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Explosive limits are unknown in literature, although the substance is combustible and has a flash point <61°c. Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30G32
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0724 1,3-DICHLOROPROPANE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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