Molecular Formula | C6H6Cl6 |
Molar Mass | 290.83 |
Density | 1.9 g/cm3 |
Melting Point | ≥300°C |
Boling Point | 373.64°C (rough estimate) |
Flash Point | 11°C |
Water Solubility | 0.24mg/L(25 ºC) |
Solubility | Soluble in ethanol, benzene, and chloroform (Weast, 1986) |
Vapor Presure | 4.66 at 25 °C (Banerjee et al., 1990) |
Appearance | Solid |
BRN | 1907338 |
Storage Condition | APPROX 4°C |
Refractive Index | 1.630 (589.3 nm) |
Physical and Chemical Properties | White crystal. Melting point 312 ℃(314-315 ℃). Sublimation after melting. Soluble in 77.5 parts chloroform (20 ℃) and 213 parts benzene (17.25 ℃). It does not volatilize with water vapor; The vapor pressure at 40 ℃ is 22.7Pa, which reacts with KOH alcohol solution to generate 1,3, 5-trichlorobenzene. |
Risk Codes | R11 - Highly Flammable R23/24/25 - Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed. R39/23/24/25 - R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R25 - Toxic if swallowed R21 - Harmful in contact with skin R67 - Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness R66 - Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking R52/53 - Harmful to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. R36 - Irritating to the eyes |
Safety Description | S7 - Keep container tightly closed. S16 - Keep away from sources of ignition. S24 - Avoid contact with skin. S45 - In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show the label whenever possible.) S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S22 - Do not breathe dust. S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice. |
UN IDs | UN1230 3/PG 2 |
WGK Germany | 3 |
RTECS | GV4375000 |
Hazard Class | 6.1 |
Packing Group | III |
Toxicity | Acute oral LD50 for rats 6,000 mg/kg (RTECS, 1985). |
Henry's Law Constant | 0.53 at 5 °C, 0.91 at 10 °C, 2.17 at 20 °C, 5.23 at 30 °C, 8.68 at 35 °C:in 3% NaCl solution: 1.09at 5 °C, 1.48 at 15 °C, 2.76 at 25 °C, 4.24 at 35 °C (dynamic headspace-GC, Sahsuvar et al.,2003 |
EPA chemical substance information | information provided by: ofmpeb.epa.gov (external link) |
category | pesticide |
toxicity grade | poisoning |
Acute toxicity | oral-rat LD50; 6000 mg/kg; Oral-mouse LDL0:1500 mg/kg |
flammability hazard characteristics | toxic chloride, hydrogen chloride and phosgene smoke are generated by combustion; central nervous system depression after poisoning |
storage and transportation characteristics | ventilation and low temperature drying |
fire extinguishing agent | dry powder, foam, sand, carbon dioxide, water mist |
toxic substance data | information provided by: pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov (external link) |