Product Identification

Product Name

2-Chloro-4-nitrophenol

Synonyms

Nitrofungin

CAS

619-08-9

Formula

C6H4ClNO3

Molecular Weight

173.56

EINECS

210-578-8

RTECS

SK5075000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide

Beilstein/Gmelin

2046372

Beilstein Reference

4-06-00-01353

EC Class

harmful, irritant

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Light brown powder

Solubility in water

Soluble

Melting Point

109 - 112

pKa/pKb

5.43 (pKa)

Partition Coefficient

2.06

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Get medical aid immediately. Wash mouth out with water.

Inhalation

Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.

Skin

Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists.

Eyes

Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. If irritation develops, get medical aid.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.

Handling

Avoid breathing dust, vapor, mist, or gas. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Harmful if swallowed.

Inhalation

May cause cyanosis, characterized by bluish-colored skin. Dust is irritating to the respiratory tract.

Skin

Causes skin irritation.

Eyes

Causes eye irritation.

EC Risk Phrase

R 22 36/37/38

EC Safety Phrase

S 26 36/37/39

UN (DOT)

2811

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Eyes: Wear chemical goggles. Skin: Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure. Clothing: Wear a chemical apron.

Respirators

A NIOSH/MSHA approved air purifying dust or mist respirator or European Standard EN 149.

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Fire Fighting

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. To extinguish fire use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal container.

Stability and Reactivity

Disposal Code

3

Stability

No data.

Incompatibilities

Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.

Decomposition

Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.

Transport Information

UN Number

2811

HS Code

2908 90 00