International Chemical Safety Cards

2,3-DICHLORO-1-NITROBENZENE ICSC: 0251
2,3-DICHLORO-1-NITROBENZENE
2,3-Dichloronitrobenzene
1,2-Dichloro-3-nitrobenzene
C6H3Cl2NO2
Molecular mass: 192.0
CAS # 3209-22-1
RTECS # CZ5240000
ICSC # 0251
UN # 1578
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.
Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.

SKIN
Protective gloves.

EYES
Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment (extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases, aluminium, iron, zinc; food and feedstuffs.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
ICSC: 0251 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

2,3-DICHLORO-1-NITROBENZENE ICSC: 0251

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

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

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumes of nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chlorides (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with strong oxidants and bases. Attacks metals such as iron, zinc and aluminium.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
See Notes.

INHALATION RISK:


EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:


EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 257-258°C
Melting point: 61°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
 Solubility in water: none
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6
Flash point: 123°C
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
 The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
N O T E S
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0251 2,3-DICHLORO-1-NITROBENZENE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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