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p-NITROCHLOROBENZENE ICSC: 0846
October 1997
1-Chloro-4-nitrobenzene
PCNB
PNCB

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CAS # 100-00-5 NO 2C 6H 4Cl
RTECS # CZ1050000 Molecular mass: 157.6
UN # 1578
EC # 610-005-00-5

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Combustible. Many reactions may cause fire or explosion.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

Combat fire from a sheltered position.
EXPOSURE
STRICT HYGIENE!

Inhalation Blue lips or finger nails. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! (See Inhalation).
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes
Safety goggles, face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion (see Inhalation).

Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL 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 absorb in saw-dust or other combustible absorbents. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
T Symbol
R: 23/24/25-33
S: 1/2-28-37-45
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-877 NFPA Code: H3; F1; R2;
Separated from combustible and reducing substances, food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOWISH CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic gases (nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, phosgene and chlorine). The substance is a strong oxidant and reacts violently with combustible and reducing materials.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.1 ppm; 0.64 mg/m 3 (as TWA) A3 (skin) (ACGIH 1997).
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the blood , resulting in formation of methaemoglobin. See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 242°C
Melting point: 82-84°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 30°C: 20
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.44
Flash point: 127°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.39

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission

© IPCS 1999
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