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1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE ICSC: 0683
April 2005
Glycerol trichlorohydrin
Allyl trichloride
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CAS No: 96-18-4
RTECS No: TZ9275000
UN No: 2810
EC No: 602-062-00-X
    C3H5Cl3 / CH2ClCHClCH2Cl
Molecular mass: 147.4

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, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Above 73°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed. Risk of fire and explosion on contact with metals. Above 73°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
 
EXPOSURE   AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin Dry skin. Redness. Prickling. Protective gloves. Protective clothing. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Safety spectacles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection. First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Nausea. Headache. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Unconsciousness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating. Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. T Symbol
R: 45-60-20/21/22
S: 53-45
Note: D
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.


EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-III
NFPA Code: H3; F2; R0
Separated from powdered metals, food and feedstuffs. Cool. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts violently with some powdered metals causing explosion hazard.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2005).
MAK: skin absorption (H); Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2005).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the liver and kidneys, resulting in impaired functions. Exposure at high levels may result in lowering of consciousness.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 156°C
Melting point: -14°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.39
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.18 (very poor)
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.29
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.1
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point: 73°C c.c.
Auto-ignition temperature: 304°C
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 3.2-12.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.27
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to ground water contamination.

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

IPCS
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Programme on
Chemical Safety
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© IPCS 2004
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