| Molecular Formula | C6H2Cl4 |
| Molar Mass | 215.89 |
| Density | 1.858 |
| Melting Point | 139 °C |
| Boling Point | 240-246°C(lit.) |
| Flash Point | >230°F |
| Water Solubility | insoluble. <0.1 g/100 mL at 21 ºC |
| Solubility | 0.0003g/l |
| Vapor Presure | 5 at 25 °C (extrapolated, Mackay et al., 1982) |
| Appearance | Crystalline Solid |
| Color | Light pink to gray |
| BRN | 1618315 |
| Storage Condition | 0-6°C |
| Stability | Stable. Combustible. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. Reacts explosively with alkaline methanol solutions. |
| Refractive Index | 1.5348 (estimate) |
| Risk Codes | R22 - Harmful if swallowed R36/37/38 - Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R11 - Highly Flammable R36 - Irritating to the eyes R20/21/22 - Harmful by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R51/53 - Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
| Safety Description | S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. S36 - Wear suitable protective clothing. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S27 - Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
| UN IDs | UN 3077 9/PG 3 |
| WGK Germany | 3 |
| RTECS | DB9450000 |
| TSCA | Yes |
| HS Code | 29036990 |
| Hazard Class | 9 |
| Toxicity | Acute oral LD50 for rats 1,500 mg/kg, mice 1,035 mg/kg (quoted, RTECS, 1985). |
| Henry's Law Constant | 0.10 at 20 °C (gas stripping-GC, Oliver, 1985) |
| NIST chemical information | information provided by: webbook.nist.gov (external link) |
| EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
| Application | for organic synthesis and pesticide intermediates, flame retardants, etc. |
| category | toxic substances |
| toxicity grade | poisoning |
| Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50: 1500 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LD50: 1035 mg/kg |
| flammability hazard characteristics | open flame flammability; High thermal decomposition of toxic chloride fumes; Interaction with oxidants |
| storage and transportation characteristics | The warehouse is ventilated and dried at low temperature; It is stored separately from oxidants and food additives |
| fire extinguishing agent | water, foam, carbon dioxide, sand |
| toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |