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612-12-4

Name 1,2-Bis(chloromethyl)benzene
CAS 612-12-4
EINECS(EC#) 210-291-8
Molecular Formula C8H8Cl2
MDL Number MFCD00000903
Molecular Weight 175.06
MOL File 612-12-4.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance white to light yellow crystal powde
Melting point  51-55 °C (lit.)
Boiling point  239-241 °C (lit.)
density  1.3930
refractive index  1.5544 (estimate)
Fp  226 °F
storage temp.  under inert gas (nitrogen or Argon) at 2-8°C
form  Crystals or Crystalline Powder
color  white to light beige
Water Solubility  hydrolysis
BRN  2043675
CAS DataBase Reference 612-12-4(CAS DataBase Reference)
NIST Chemistry Reference Benzene, 1,2-bis(chloromethyl)-(612-12-4)
EPA Substance Registry System 612-12-4(EPA Substance)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  C,Xi
Risk Statements 
R34:Causes burns.
R36/37:Irritating to eyes and respiratory system .
R36/37/38:Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin .
R50/53:Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment .
R26:Very Toxic by inhalation.
R22:Harmful if swallowed.
R36:Irritating to the eyes.
Safety Statements 
S26:In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice .
S27:Take off immediately all contaminated clothing .
S28:After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of ... (to be specified by the manufacturer) .
S36/37/39:Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection .
S45:In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible) .
S24/25:Avoid contact with skin and eyes .
S61:Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet .
S29:Do not empty into drains .
RIDADR  UN 3261 8/PG 2
WGK Germany  2
RTECS  ZE4085000
19
TSCA  Yes
HazardClass  6.1
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29036990
Safety Profile
Poison by intravenous route. Mutation data reported. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, AROMATIC. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic Cl-.

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