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Intermediate for dyes.

R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
R23/24/25:Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed .

S22:Do not breathe dust .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S60:This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S38:In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .

Poison by ingestion and inhalation. It forms methemoglobin in the body and gves rise to cyanosis and blood changes. Its effects are cumulative and analogous to those of nitrobenzene. The para compound is thought to be somewhat less toxic than the ortho compound. Chemically, it is probably converted in the body to chloroaniline, whch is also poisonous. In industry, it is the dust of hs material that is most often the source of intoxication. Flammable liquid and dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame. It can react with oxidizing materials. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl-, NOx, and phosgene. See also other chloronitrobenzene entries and NITRO COMPOUNDS of AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS.

mouse,LD50,oral,380mg/kg (380mg/kg),Gigiena Truda i Professional'nye Zabolevaniya. Labor Hygiene and Occupational Diseases. Vol. 25(8), Pg. 50, 1981.