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2-CHLOROTOLUENE

ICSC: 1458

1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene
o-Chlorotoluene
o-Tolyl chloride
C7H7Cl / CH3C6H4Cl
Molecular mass: 126.59
ICSC # 1458 		CAS # 95-49-8
RTECS # XS9000000
UN # 2238
EC # 602-040-00-X
August 05, 2003 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.
Carbon dioxide, water spray, foam, powder.
EXPLOSION Above 43°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Above 43°C use a closed system, ventilation, and explosion-proof electrical equipment.
In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!

•INHALATION Cough. Shortness of breath. Dizziness.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN Dry skin. Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves.
First rinse with plenty of water, then remove contaminated clothes and rinse again.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Give plenty of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. 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. (Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.) Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.

Marine pollutant.
Note: C
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 20-51/53
S: 2-24/25-61
UN Hazard Class: 3
UN Packing Group: III
ICSC: 1458 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

2-CHLOROTOLUENE

ICSC: 1458

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

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene . Reacts with oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 50 ppm as TWA; (ACGIH 2003).
OSHA PEL†: none
NIOSH REL: TWA 50 ppm (250 mg/m3) ST 75 ppm (375 mg/m3)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation .

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The liquid defats the skin.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 159.2°C
Melting point: -35.1°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.08
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.47
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 0.35
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 4.4
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Flash point:

43°C c.c.
Explosive limits, vol% in air: 1 - 12.6
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to crustacea and fish.

N O T E S

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-30GFI-III

NFPA Code: H2; F2; R0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1458 2-CHLOROTOLUENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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 NIOSH IDLH values.
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