Synonym(s): 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene, alpha,alpha'-Dichloro-o-xylene
Formula: C8H8Cl2
Formula weight: 175.06
Purity: 98%
CAS Number: 612-12-4
UN Number: UN2928
Hazard Class: 6.1
Packing Group: II
Harmonized Tariff Code: 2903.99
Hazard Statements: H330-H314-H318-H302
Fatal if inhaled. Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. Causes serious eye damage. Harmful if swallowed.
Precautionary Statements: P280-P273-P305+P351+P338-P309-P310-P501a
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid release to the environment. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. IF exposed or if you feel unwell: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.
Risk Phrases: 22-26-34-50/53
Harmful if swallowed. Very toxic by inhalation. Causes burns. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Safety Phrases: 26-28-36/37/39-45-60-61
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
Form: White to cream crystal solid
Melting point: 53-57°
Boiling point: 246°
Flash point: 107°(224°F)
EINECS: 210-291-8
MDL: MFCD00000903
RTECS: ZE4085000
Beilstein: 2043675