General Description
White to yellow solid. Used as a chemical intermediate and in organic synthesis.
Reactivity Profile
Isocyanates and thioisocyanates, such as ISOCYANIC ACID, 3,4-DICHLOROPHENYL ESTER, are incompatible with many classes of compounds, reacting exothermically to release toxic gases. Reactions with amines, aldehydes, alcohols, alkali metals, ketones, mercaptans, strong oxidizers, hydrides, phenols, and peroxides can cause vigorous releases of heat. Acids and bases initiate polymerization reactions in these materials. Some isocyanates react with water to form amines and liberate carbon dioxide.
Health Hazard
Strong irritant to tissue, especially eyes and mucous membranes
Potential Exposure
Those materials used as chemical
intermediates
Fire Hazard
Inhalation of dust is poisonous; fire may produce irritating or poisonous gases.
First aid
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposurebegin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and CPR if
heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a medical
facility. When this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
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UN2250 Dichlorophenyl isocyanates, Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.
Incompatibilities
May form explosive mixture with air.
Isocyanates are highly flammable and reactive with many
compounds, even with themselves. Incompatible with
oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, peroxides, permanganates,
perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may
cause fires or explosions. Reaction with moist air, water or
alcohols may form amines and insoluble polyureas and
react exothermically, releasing toxic, corrosive or flammable gases, including carbon dioxide; and, at the same time,
may generate a violent release of heat increasing theconcentration of fumes in the air. Incompatible with
amines, aldehydes, alkali metals, ammonia, carboxylic
acids, caprolactum, alkaline materials, glycols, ketones,
mercaptans, hydrides, organotin catalysts, phenols, strong
acids, strong bases, strong reducing agents such as
hydrides, urethanes, and ureas. Elevated temperatures or
contact with acids, bases, tertiary amines, and acylchlorides may cause explosive polymerization. Contact
with metals may evolve flammable hydrogen gas. Attacks
some plastics, rubber, and coatings.
Description
The dichlorophenyl isocyanates are combustible, crystalline (sugar- or sand-like) solids. In general, theyare white to yellow in color, but the 1,4-dichloro-2-phenylisomer is white to light green. Their flash points are generally .113℃ but that of the 1,3-dichloro-2-phenyl isomer isreported as 77℃. These chemicals are insoluble in water,and some may be reactive. 1,2-dichloro-4-isomer (CAS102-36-3) is the isomer of regulatory focus: Freezing/Melting point=42-43℃. Molecular weight=188.01;Boiling point=243℃; Freezing/Melting point=42℃.Reacts with water.
Chemical Properties
The dichlorophenyl isocyanates are combustible, crystalline (sugar or sand-like) solids. In general, they
are white to yellow in color, but the 1,4-dichloro-2-phenyl
isomer is white to light green. Their flash points are
generally .113C but that of the 1,3-dichloro-2-phenyl isomer is reported as 77C. These chemicals are insoluble in
water, and some may be reactive. 1,2-dichloro-4-isomer
(CAS 102-36-3) is the isomer of regulatory focus
Chemical Properties
White low melting solid
Waste Disposal
Combustion in an incinerator
equipped with afterburner and fume scrubber
Uses
3,4-Dichlorophenyl isocyanate was used in the synthesis of 1,5-disubstituted-2-thiobiuret derivatives via reaction with thioureido-containing aromatic/heterocyclic sulfonamides.
Uses
Methyl-labeled diuron was prepared by the reaction of 3,4-dichlorophenyl- isocyanate with C '"labeled dimethylamine.Substituted urea derivatives were prepared by reacting 3,4-dichlorophenyl isocyanate with amino acids, dipeptides, histamine. The R- and S-isomers and RS-racemate of MBPU were synthesized by allowing equimolar quantities of 3,4-dichlorophenyl- isocyanate
Flammability and Explosibility
Notclassified
storage
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with these chemicals you should be trained on its proper handling and storage. Store to avoid contact with alcohols, strong bases(such as potassium hydroxide and sodium hydroxide), carboxylic acids, amines, and metals since violent reactionsoccur. Store in tightly closed containers in a dry, cool, wellventilated area away from moisture and temperatures above40℃.
