International Chemical Safety Cards

o-CHLOROBENZYLIDENE MALONONITRILE ICSC: 1065

o-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile
2-Chlorobenzylidene malononitrile
2-Chlorobenzalmalononitrile
OCBM
C10H5ClN2
Molecular mass: 188.6
CAS # 2698-41-1
ICSC # 1065
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.
Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting. Prevent build-up of electrostatic charges (e.g., by grounding).

EXPOSURE


  • INHALATION
    		• Burning sensation of throat & respiratory tract, chest tightness, cough, dizziness, headache, laboured breathing, nausea, vomiting.
    		Local exhaust or breathing protection.
    		Fresh air, rest, and refer for medical attention.
  • SKIN
    		• Redness, burning sensation, pain, heavy exposures may cause blisters.
    		Protective gloves, protective clothing.
    		Remove contaminated clothes, rinse and then wash skin with water and soap, and refer for medical attention if blistering occurs.
  • EYES
    		• Redness, pain, lacrimation.
    		Safety goggles 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
    		• Nausea, vomiting (further see Inhalation).
    		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
    		Rinse mouth, induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!), give plenty of water to drink, and refer for medical attention.
    SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
    Sweep spilled substance into containers, carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
    		Tightly closed containers.

    SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
    ICSC: 1065 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1990 No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.

    International Chemical Safety Cards

    o-CHLOROBENZYLIDENE MALONONITRILE ICSC: 1065

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    PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
     WHITE, CRYSTALLINE SOLID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

    PHYSICAL DANGERS:
     Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

    CHEMICAL DANGERS:
     Upon heating, toxic fumes are formed.

    OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
     TLV: 0.05 ppm; 0.39 mg/m3 (as CEILING) (skin) (ACGIH 1992-1993)
    OSHA PEL: TWA 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3)
    NIOSH REL: C 0.05 ppm (0.4 mg/m3) skin
    NIOSH IDLH: 2 mg/m3


    		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 not or will only very slowly be reached 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:
     Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
    PHYSICAL
    PROPERTIES
    Boiling point: 310-315°C
    Melting point: 93-96°C
    Relative density (water = 1): >1
    Solubility in water: none
    		Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.005
    Flash point: See Notes
    Auto-ignition temperature: See Notes
    Explosive limits, vol% in air: See Notes
    ENVIRONMENTAL
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    NOTES
    Auto-ignition temperature is unknown in literature. The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Explosive limits are unknown in literature.
    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


    ICSC: 1065 o-CHLOROBENZYLIDENE MALONONITRILE
    © IPCS, CEC, 1990
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