SAFETY DATA SHEET Version 6.

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Revision Date 24.10.2019
according to Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006 Print Date 16.01.2020
GENERIC EU MSDS - NO COUNTRY SPECIFIC DATA - NO OEL DATA

SECTION 1: Identification of the substance/mixture and of the company/undertaking

1.1 Product identifiers
Product name : 1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Product Number : 36707
Brand : Sigma-Aldrich
Index-No. : 602-034-00-7
REACH No. : A registration number is not available for this substance as the
substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the
annual tonnage does not require a registration or the
registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
CAS-No. : 95-50-1
1.2 Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
1.3 Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
Company : Merck Life Science S.r.l.
Via Monte Rosa 93
I-20149 MILANO
Telephone : +39 02 3341 7340
Fax : +39 02 3801 0737
E-mail address : [email protected]
1.4 Emergency telephone number
Emergency Phone # : 800-789-767 (CHEMTREC Italia)
+39-02-4555-7031 (CHEMTREC chiamate
internazionali)
+39 02-6610-1029 (Centro Antiveleni
Niguarda Ca' Granda - Milano)

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Acute toxicity, Oral (Category 4), H302
Acute toxicity, Inhalation (Category 4), H332
Skin irritation (Category 2), H315
Eye irritation (Category 2), H319
Skin sensitisation (Category 1), H317
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure (Category 3), Respiratory system, H335
Short-term (acute) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H400
Long-term (chronic) aquatic hazard (Category 1), H410

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 For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
2.2 Label elements
Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
Pictogram

Signal word Warning

Hazard statement(s)
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statement(s)
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves.
P301 + P312 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel
unwell. Rinse mouth.
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water.
P304 + P340 + P312 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable
for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.
P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue
rinsing.
Supplemental Hazard none
Statements
2.3 Other hazards
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.

SECTION 3: Composition/information on ingredients

3.1 Substances
Formula : C6H4Cl2
Molecular weight : 147,00 g/mol
CAS-No. : 95-50-1
EC-No. : 202-425-9
Index-No. : 602-034-00-7
Component Classification Concentration
1,2-Dichlorobenzene
Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; <= 100 %
Eye Irrit. 2; Skin Sens. 1;
STOT SE 3; Aquatic Acute
1; Aquatic Chronic 1;
H302, H332, H315, H319,
H317, H335, H400, H410
M-Factor - Aquatic Acute:

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For the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.

SECTION 4: First aid measures

4.1 Description of first aid measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse
mouth with water. Consult a physician.
4.2 Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section
2.2) and/or in section 11
4.3 Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
No data available

SECTION 5: Firefighting measures

5.1 Extinguishing media
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Unsuitable extinguishing media
Do NOT use water jet.
5.2 Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas
5.3 Advice for firefighters
Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.
5.4 Further information
Use water spray to cool unopened containers.

SECTION 6: Accidental release measures

6.1 Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can
accumulate in low areas.

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 For personal protection see section 8.
6.2 Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
6.3 Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up
Contain spillage, and then collect with non-combustible absorbent material, (e.g. sand,
earth, diatomaceous earth, vermiculite) and place in container for disposal according to
local / national regulations (see section 13). Keep in suitable, closed containers for
disposal.
6.4 Reference to other sections
For disposal see section 13.

SECTION 7: Handling and storage

7.1 Precautions for safe handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist.
Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking.Take measures to prevent the build up of
electrostatic charge.
For precautions see section 2.2.
7.2 Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are
opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Store in cool place.
Light sensitive.
7.3 Specific end use(s)
Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated

SECTION 8: Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1 Control parameters
Components with workplace control parameters
8.2 Exposure controls
Appropriate engineering controls
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands
before breaks and at the end of workday.
Personal protective equipment

Eye/face protection
Face shield and safety glasses Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN
166(EU).
Skin protection
Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove
removal technique (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact
with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with
applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands.
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of Regulation (EU)
2016/425 and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

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 Full contact
Material: Fluorinated rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm
Break through time: 480 min
Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M)
Splash contact
Material: Nitrile rubber
Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm
Break through time: 38 min
Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
data source: KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, phone +49 (0)6659 87300, e-mail
[email protected], test method: EN374
If used in solution, or mixed with other substances, and under conditions which
differ from EN 374, contact the supplier of the CE approved gloves. This
recommendation is advisory only and must be evaluated by an industrial hygienist
and safety officer familiar with the specific situation of anticipated use by our
customers. It should not be construed as offering an approval for any specific use
scenario.
Body Protection
Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must
be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance
at the specific workplace.
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-
face respirator with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387)
respirator cartridges as a backup to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole
means of protection, use a full-face supplied air respirator. Use respirators and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Control of environmental exposure
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains.
Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

SECTION 9: Physical and chemical properties

9.1 Information on basic physical and chemical properties
a) Appearance Form: liquid, clear
Colour: colourless
b) Odour No data available
c) Odour Threshold No data available
d) pH No data available
e) Melting Melting point/range: -18 - -17 °C - lit.
point/freezing point
f) Initial boiling point 178 - 180 °C - lit.
and boiling range
g) Flash point 66,0 °C - closed cup
h) Evaporation rate No data available

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 i) Flammability (solid, No data available
gas)
j) Upper/lower Upper explosion limit: 9,2 %(V)
flammability or Lower explosion limit: 2,2 %(V)
explosive limits
k) Vapour pressure 2,1 hPa at 35,0 °C
1,6 hPa at 20,0 °C
l) Vapour density No data available
m) Relative density 1,306 g/cm3 at 25 °C
n) Water solubility ca.0,1558 g/l at 25 °C - partly soluble
o) Partition coefficient: log Pow: ca.3,433 at 25 °C
n-octanol/water
p) Auto-ignition 648,0 °C
temperature
q) Decomposition No data available
temperature
r) Viscosity No data available
s) Explosive properties No data available
t) Oxidizing properties No data available
9.2 Other safety information
Surface tension ca.36,61 mN/m

SECTION 10: Stability and reactivity

10.1 Reactivity
No data available
10.2 Chemical stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 Possibility of hazardous reactions
No data available
10.4 Conditions to avoid
Heat, flames and sparks.
10.5 Incompatible materials
Strong oxidizing agents
10.6 Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen
chloride gas
Other decomposition products - No data available
In the event of fire: see section 5

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SECTION 11: Toxicological information
11.1 Information on toxicological effects
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - Rat - 500,0 mg/kg
Inhalation: Lung irritation
LD50 Dermal - Rabbit - > 10.000 mg/kg
Skin corrosion/irritation
Skin - Rabbit
(OECD Test Guideline 404)
Serious eye damage/eye irritation
No data available
Respiratory or skin sensitisation
in vivo assay - Mouse
May cause sensitisation by skin contact.
(OECD Test Guideline 429)
Germ cell mutagenicity
No data available
Ames test
Salmonella typhimurium
Result: negative
OECD Test Guideline 474
Mouse - male - Bone marrow
Result: negative
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is
identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive toxicity
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure
No data available
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure
Aspiration hazard
No data available
Additional Information
Repeated dose toxicity - Rat - male and female - Oral - 24 h - No observed adverse effect
level - 60 mg/kg - Lowest observed adverse effect level - 125 mg/kg
RTECS: CZ4500000

To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not
been thoroughly investigated.

SECTION 12: Ecological information

12.1 Toxicity
Toxicity to fish flow-through test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 1,58

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Toxicity to daphnia static test EC50 - Ceriodaphnia dubia (water flea) - 0,66 mg/l - 48 h
and other aquatic
invertebrates
Toxicity to algae Growth inhibition EC50 - Pseudokirchneriella subcapitata - 2,2 mg/l -
96 h
12.2 Persistence and degradability
Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d
Result: 0 % - Not readily biodegradable.
(OECD Test Guideline 301C)
12.3 Bioaccumulative potential
Bioaccumulation Cyprinus carpio (Carp) - 56 d
- 0,01 mg/l(1,2-Dichlorobenzene)

Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 90 - 260

(OECD Test Guideline 305C)

12.4 Mobility in soil

No data available
12.5 Results of PBT and vPvB assessment
This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent,
bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at
levels of 0.1% or higher.
12.6 Other adverse effects
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

SECTION 13: Disposal considerations

13.1 Waste treatment methods
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Waste material
must be disposed of in accordance with the Directive on waste 2008/98/EC as well as
other national and local regulations. Leave chemicals in original containers. No mixing
with other waste. Handle uncleaned containers like the product itself.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.

SECTION 14: Transport information

14.1 UN number
ADR/RID: 1591 IMDG: 1591 IATA: 1591
14.2 UN proper shipping name
ADR/RID: o-DICHLOROBENZENE
IMDG: ortho-DICHLOROBENZENE
IATA: o-Dichlorobenzene
14.3 Transport hazard class(es)
ADR/RID: 6.1 IMDG: 6.1 IATA: 6.1

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14.4 Packaging group
ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III
14.5 Environmental hazards
ADR/RID: yes IMDG Marine pollutant: yes IATA: no
14.6 Special precautions for user
No data available

SECTION 15: Regulatory information

15.1 Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the
substance or mixture
This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
REACH - Restrictions on the manufacture, :
placing on the market and use of certain
dangerous substances, preparations and articles
(Annex XVII)

15.2 Chemical safety assessment

For this product a chemical safety assessment was not carried out

SECTION 16: Other information

Full text of H-Statements referred to under sections 2 and 3.
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H302 + H332 Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled.
H315 Causes skin irritation.
H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction.
H319 Causes serious eye irritation.
H332 Harmful if inhaled.
H335 May cause respiratory irritation.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Further information
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