trichlorobenzene Property

Melting point:

40.25°C

Boiling point:

208.89°C (estimate)

Density 

1.4560

refractive index 

1.5693 (estimate)

EPA Substance Registry System

Trichlorobenzene (12002-48-1)

Safety

RIDADR 

UN 2321 6.1/ PGIII

HazardClass 

6.1

PackingGroup 

III

Hazardous Substances Data

12002-48-1(Hazardous Substances Data)

Hazard and Precautionary Statements (GHS)

Symbol(GHS)

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H302Harmful if swallowed

H315Causes skin irritation

H319Causes serious eye irritation

H400Very toxic to aquatic life

H410Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Precautionary statements

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.

P301+P312IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician IF you feel unwell.

P302+P352IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water.

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

P321Specific treatment (see … on this label).

P330Rinse mouth.

P332+P313IF SKIN irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention.

P362Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse.

P391Collect spillage. Hazardous to the aquatic environment

P501Dispose of contents/container to..…

trichlorobenzene Chemical Properties,Usage,Production

Definition

ChEBI: 1,2,3-trichlorobenzene is a trichlorobenzene carrying chloro substituents at positions 1, 2 and 3.

General Description

A colorless to clear yellowish liquid with a sweet almond-like odor. Flash point 210°F. Practically insoluble in water and denser than water. Toxic by ingestion, inhalation and skin absorption. Used to make pesticides, dyes, and other chemicals.

Air & Water Reactions

Insoluble in water.

Reactivity Profile

TRICHLOROBENZENE reacts with strong oxidants. [Handling Chemicals Safely 1980 p. 916].

Health Hazard

TOXIC; inhalation, ingestion or skin contact with material may cause severe injury or death. Contact with molten substance may cause severe burns to skin and eyes. Avoid any skin contact. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed. Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may be corrosive and/or toxic and cause pollution.

Fire Hazard

Combustible material: may burn but does not ignite readily. When heated, vapors may form explosive mixtures with air: indoors, outdoors and sewers explosion hazards. Contact with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Containers may explode when heated. Runoff may pollute waterways. Substance may be transported in a molten form.