International Chemical Safety Cards

1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE ICSC: 1049

1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzol
unsym-Trichlorobenzene
C6H5Cl3
Molecular mass: 181.5
CAS # 120-82-1
RTECS # DC2100000
ICSC # 1049
UN # 2321
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, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

  • INHALATION
    		• Cough. Sore throat.
    		Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness. Roughness.
    		Protective gloves.
    		Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
  • EYES
    		• Redness. Pain.
    		Safety goggles.
    		First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
  • INGESTION
    		• Vomiting.
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    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. If temperature is less than 17°C, sweep spilled substance into sealable containers and remove to safe place (extra personal protection: self-contained breathing apparatus).
    		Separated from strong oxidants, acids, food and feedstuffs.
    		Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
    UN Hazard Class: 6.1
    UN Packing Group: III
    Marine pollutant.
    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1049 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE ICSC: 1049

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     COLOURLESS LIQUID OR WHITE CRYSTALS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     The substance decomposes on heating or on burning, producing toxic and irritating fumes (phosgene, chlorine and hydrogen chloride). Reacts violently with oxidants, acids, and acid fumes.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 5 ppm; 37 mg/m3 (as CEILING) (ACGIH 1992-1993).
    OSHA PEL: none
    NIOSH REL: C 5 ppm (40 mg/m3)
    NIOSH IDLH: No data


    		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
     The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation 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 irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

    EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
     The liquid defats the skin.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 213°C
    Melting point: 17°C
    Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
    Solubility in water: insoluble
    Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 40
    Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.26
    		 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.002
    Flash point: 105°C
    Auto-ignition temperature: 571°C
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: 2.5-6.6 (at 150°C)
    Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.02
    ENVIRONMENTAL
    DATA
         		This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to water and fish.
    NOTES
    The applying occupational exposure limit value should not be exceeded during any part of the working exposure. Also consult ICSC # 0344 (1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene).
    Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G06c
    NFPA Code: H2; F1; R0;
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1049 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1993
    IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.