CHLOROBENZENE 0642
November 2003
Benzene chloride
CAS No: 108-90-7
Chlorobenzol
RTECS No: CZ0175000
Phenyl chloride
UN No: 1134
C6H5Cl
EC No: 602-033-00-1
Molecular mass: 112.6
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Flammable. Gives off irritating or NO open flames, NO sparks, and Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. NO smoking. dioxide.
Above 27癈 explosive vapour/air Above 27癈 use a closed system, In case of fire: keep drums, etc.,
EXPLOSION
mixtures may be formed. ventilation, and explosion-proof cool by spraying with water.
electrical equipment.
EXPOSURE
Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Ventilation, local exhaust, or Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
Inhalation
Unconsciousness. breathing protection. attention.
Redness. Dry skin. Protective gloves. Refer for medical attention.
Skin
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal pain. (See Inhalation). Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce
Ingestion
work. vomiting. Refer for medical
attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect Xn Symbol
leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as N Symbol
far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or R: 10-20-51/53
inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT S: (2-)24/25-61
let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra UN Hazard Class: 3
personal protection: filter respirator for organic UN Pack Group: III
gases and vapours.)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30S1134 Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
NFPA Code: H2; F3; R0
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IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
International ?IPCS 2003
Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0642 CHLOROBENZENE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers
Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating, on contact with hot
surfaces or flames producing toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather
violently with strong oxidants causing fire and explosion hazard. quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20癈.
Attacks rubber and some plastic.
Effects of short-term exposure
Occupational exposure limits The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin. If this liquid
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; A3; BEI issued; (ACGIH 2003). is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical
MAK: 10 ppm, 47 mg/m3; Peak limitation category: II(2); pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central
Pregnancy risk group: C; (DFG 2003). nervous system, resulting in lowering of consciousness.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The liquid defats the skin. The substance may have effects on
the liver and kidneys.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 132癈 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20癈 (air = 1): 1.03
Melting point: -45癈 Flash point: 27癈 c.c.
Relative density (water = 1): 1.11 Auto-ignition temperature: 590癈
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20癈: 0.05 Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1.3-11
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20癈: 1.17 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.18-2.84
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 3.88
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised that this substance does not enter the environment.
NOTES
Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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