International Chemical Safety Cards
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1,2,4,5-TETRACHLOROBENZENE
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ICSC: 0676
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS
CRYSTALS
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing
toxic and corrosive fumes
including
hydrogen chloride
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Reacts
with
strong oxidants
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol
and
by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the
liver
, resulting in liver impairment
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling point: 243-246°C
Melting point: 139-140°C
Density: 1.83
g/cm³
Solubility in water: 2.16 mg/l
at 25 °C
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.4
Flash point: 155°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.9
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish.
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N O T E S
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Health effects of exposure to the substance have not been investigated adequately.
NFPA Code: H 1; F 1; R 0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0676
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1,2,4,5-TETRACHLOROBENZENE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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