NextSDS Logo
Safety Data Sheet EN

1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene

CAS 88-73-3
EC 201-854-9

Get a free compliance audit

Upload your SDS inventory and get a detailed compliance report.

Get Free Audit
01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene
Product Code
A15403, L07451

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
88-73-3 Check regulations →
EC Number
201-854-9 Check regulations →

Identified Uses

SU24 Scientific research and development

Manufacturers & Suppliers

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc. logo

Alfa Aesar, Thermo Fisher Scientific Chemicals, Inc.

manufacturer

30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, MA 01835-8099

800-343-0660

http://www.alfa.com

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

(800) 343-0660

Monday-Friday, 8am-7pm EST

Carechem 24

(866) 928-0789

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H301
Acute Tox. Cat. 3 H311
Carc. Cat. 2 H351
Repr. Cat. 2 H361
STOT RE Cat. 2 H373
Skin Sens. Cat. 1 H317

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS07 - Health hazard

GHS07

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H301 + H311 Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H351 Suspected of causing cancer.
H361 Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
H373 May cause damage to the kidneys, the liver, the blood, the bladder and the endocrine system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative.

Precautionary Statements

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/ doctor/...
P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local/regional/national/international regulations.

Get a free compliance audit

Upload your SDS inventory and get a detailed compliance report

Free Audit
03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance

Chemical characterization: Substances

Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene EC: 201-854-9 88-73-3 --- No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm. Seek immediate medical advice.

Skin contact

Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly. Seek immediate medical advice.

Eye contact

Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.

Ingestion

Seek medical treatment.

Immediate Medical Attention

Seek immediate medical advice.

Medical Treatment

Seek medical treatment.

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.

Specific hazards

If this product is involved in a fire, the following can be released: Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

Firefighter Protection

Wear self-contained respirator. Wear fully protective impervious suit.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental

Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Keep container tightly sealed. Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.

Storage

Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers. Keep container tightly sealed.

Fire prevention

No information known.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

Engineering

Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.

Hands

Impervious gloves Check protective gloves prior to each use for their proper condition. The selection of suitable gloves not only depends on the material, but also on quality. Quality will vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. Material of gloves Nitrile rubber, NBR Penetration time of glove material (in minutes) Not determined

Eyes

Safety glasses

Respiratory

Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present. Recommended filter device for short term use: Use a respirator with type P100 (USA) or P3 (EN 143) cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. Risk assessment should be performed to determine if air-purifying respirators are appropriate. Only use equipment tested and approved under appropriate government standards.

Skin/Body

Protective work clothing.

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Cloud Point
---
Properties Status
---
Boiling Point
245-246 °C (473-475 °F)
Upper Explosive Limit
Not applicable.
Freezing Point
---
Physical State Data
solid
Physical State
Crystalline or fused solid
Vapor Pressure
Not determined.
Melting Point
31-34 °C (88-93 °F)
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Appearance
Crystalline or fused solid
Odor Threshold
Not determined.
Relative Density
Not determined.
Auto Ignition Temperature
470 °C (878 °F)
Bulk Density
---
Solubility
---
Flash Point
126 °C (259 °F)
Kinematic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Solubility In Fat
---
Ph
Not applicable.
Partition Coefficient
Not determined.
Colour
Yellow
Solubility In Water
0.59 g/l
Solidification Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Voc Content
---
Vapor Density
Not applicable.
Molecular Weight
---
Softening Point
---
Evaporation Rate
Not applicable.
Decomposition Temperature
Not determined
Odor
Not determined
Flammability
Not determined.
Dynamic Viscosity
Not applicable.
Density
1.348 g/cm³ (11.249 lbs/gal)
Explosive Limits
---
Metal Corrosion
---
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Colour Intensity
---
Form
Crystalline or fused solid
Lower Explosive Limit
1.15 Vol %
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

Reactivity

No information known.

Hazardous reactions

Reacts with strong oxidizing agents

Avoid

No further relevant information available.

Incompatible

Bases, Oxidizing agents

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides, Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

Treatment

Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.

14

Transport Information

UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements

UN Number
UN1578
Shipping Name
Chloronitrobenzenes solid
Transport Class
6.1
Packing Group
II
ADR

Warning: Toxic substances

IMDG

Warning: Toxic substances

IATA

Warning: Toxic substances

15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The product is classified and labeled in accordance with 29 CFR 1910 (OSHA HCS).

Chemical Safety Assessment Not performed
?

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What is the hazard signal word for 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene?

The signal word is danger.

What is the physical form of 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene?

1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene is a crystalline or fused solid appearing as crystalline or fused solid with yellow color. It has not determined odor.

What is 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene used for?

SU24 Scientific research and development

What are the hazard statements for 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H301 + H311: Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin.
  • H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
  • H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
  • H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
  • H373: May cause damage to the kidneys, the liver, the blood, the bladder and the endocrine system through prolonged or repeated exposure. Route of exposure: Oral, Inhalative.

What is the melting point of 1-Chloro-2-nitrobenzene?

The melting point is 31-34 °C (88-93 °F) and the boiling point is 245-246 °C (473-475 °F).