General Description
A colorless liquid. Strongly irritates skin and eyes. Toxic by ingestion and inhalation. Flash point 165°F. Denser than water and slightly soluble in water. Used as a solvent.
Air & Water Reactions
Slightly soluble in water.
Reactivity Profile
1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE is incompatible with oxidizers. 1,1-DICHLORO-1-NITROETHANE will attack some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings.
Health Hazard
High concentrations cause lacrimation, increased nasal secretions, coughing, pulmonary rales, and weakness in animals. No human experience is reported.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic gases and vapors, such as nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride, and carbon monoxide, may be released in a fire.
Potential Exposure
This material is used as a fumigant
insecticide. Therefore, those engaged in the manufacture,
formulation and application of this material may be
exposed
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, 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.
Medical observation is recommended for 24 to 48 hours
after breathing overexposure, as pulmonary edema may be
delayed. As first aid for pulmonary edema, a doctor or
authorized paramedic may consider administering a drug or
other inhalation therapy.
Shipping
UN2650 1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane, Hazard
Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.
Incompatibilities
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions. Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, and epoxides. Corrosive to iron in
the presence of moisture
Description
1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane is a colorless liquidwith an unpleasant odor; causes tears. Molecularweight=143.96; Boiling point=124℃; Vaporpressure=15 mmHg at 20℃; Flash point=58℃; 76℃.Hazard Identification (based on NFPA-704 M RatingSystem): Health 2, Flammability 2, Reactivity 3. Poor solubility in water; solubility=0.3%.
Chemical Properties
1,1-Dichloro-1-nitroethane is a colorless liquid
with an unpleasant odor; causes tears
Waste Disposal
Incineration (816C,
0.5 second for primary combustion; 1204C, 1.0 second for
secondary combustion). The formation of elemental chlorine can be prevented through injection of steam or
methane into the combustion process. nitrogen oxides may
be abated through the use of thermal or catalytic devices.
Uses
Fumigant insecticide
Carcinogenicity
In Salmonella typhimurium assays 1,1-
dichloro-1-nitroethane was mutagenic in the
TA100 and TA97 stains but not in TA1535 or
TA98.
The 2003 ACGIH threshold limit valuetime-
weighted average (TLV-TWA) for 1,1-
dichloro-1-nitroethane is 2ppm (12mg/m3).
storage
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Store in tightly closed containers in a refrigeratoraway from oxidizers and sources of ignition. Where possible, automatically pump liquid from drums or other storagecontainers to process containers.
