1,2,3,7,8,9-HCDF Property

Melting point:

247.5°C

Boiling point:

510.41°C (rough estimate)

Density 

1.7200 (estimate)

refractive index 

1.7180 (rough estimate)

solubility 

Chloroform (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)

form 

Solid

color 

White to Off-White

EPA Substance Registry System

1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran (72918-21-9)

Safety

RIDADR 

2811

HazardClass 

6.1(a)

PackingGroup 

I

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301Toxic if swalloed

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H335May cause respiratory irritation

H341Suspected of causing genetic defects

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

P201Obtain special instructions before use.

P202Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

P264Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

P264Wash skin thouroughly after handling.

P270Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P273Avoid release to the environment.

P280Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P305+P351+P338IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continuerinsing.

P308+P313IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P405Store locked up.

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

1,2,3,7,8,9-HCDF Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Uses

A common environmental pollutant.

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2,3,7,8,9-Hexachlorodibenzofuran is a polychlorinated dibenzofuran.