General Description
A clear, colorless liquid with a characteristic aromatic odor. About the same density as water. Flash point 5°F. Vapors heavier than air. May irritate the skin, eyes, and mucous membranes. Used as an insecticide, larvacide and as a reagent for plastic or resin polymers.
Reactivity Profile
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Air & Water Reactions
Highly flammable. Slightly soluble in water.
Hazard
Flammable, dangerous fire risk. Irritant.
Health Hazard
Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Repeated exposure of skin may cause dermatitis due to defatting action. Chronic inhalation of vapors or mist may result to damage to lungs, liver and kidneys. Acute vapor exposures can cause symptoms ranging from coughing to transient anesthesia and central nervous system depression.
Potential Exposure
Fluorobenzene is used as an insecti cide and as a reagent for plastic or resin polymers.
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 exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions, includ ing 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 medi cal attention. Give large quantities of water and induce
vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
Shipping
UN2387 Fluorobenzene, Hazard Class: 3;
Labels: 3-Flammable liquid.
Incompatibilities
Vapor may form explosive mixture with
air. Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates, nitrates, perox ides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine, bromine, fluo rine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep
away from alkaline materials, strong bases, strong acids,
oxoacids, epoxides.
Chemical Properties
colourless liquid
Chemical Properties
Fluorobenzene is a colorless liquid.
Definition
ChEBI: The simplest member of the class of monofluorobenzenes that is benzene carrying a single fluoro substituent.
Flammability and Explosibility
Highlyflammable
storage
Color Code—Red: Flammability Hazard: Store ina flammable liquid storage area or approved cabinet awayfrom ignition sources and corrosive and reactive materials.Fluorobenzene must be stored to avoid contact with oxidizers since violent reactions occur. Store in tightly closedcontainers in a cool, well-ventilated area. Sources of ignition, such as smoking and open flames, are prohibitedwhere fluorobenzene is handled, used, or stored. Metal containers involving the transfer of=gallons or more of fluorobenzene should be grounded and bonded. Drums must beequipped with self-closing valves, pressure vacuum bungs,and flame arresters. Use only nonsparking tools and equipment, especially when opening and closing containers offluorobenzene.
Purification Methods
Dry fluorobenzene for several days with P2O5, then fractionally distil it. [Beilstein 5 H 198, 5 IV 632.]
