Acute toxicity - Category 4, Inhalation
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2
H332 Harmful if inhaled
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P317 Get medical help.
P391 Collect spillage.
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P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
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If material on fire or involved in fire: Do not extinguish fire unless flow can be stopped or safely confined. Use water in flooding quantities as fog. Solid streams of water may spread fire. Cool all affected containers with flooding quantities of water. Apply water from as far a distance as possible. Use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide. Chlorotoluenes
Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. Above 49°C explosive vapour/air mixtures may be formed.
Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Ventilation. Remove all ignition sources. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Collect and arrange disposal. Keep the chemical in suitable and closed containers for disposal. Remove all sources of ignition. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-proof equipment. Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with appropriate laws and regulations.
NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 49°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.
Component | 4-chlorotoluene | |||
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CAS No. | 106-43-4 | |||
Limit value - Eight hours | Limit value - Short term | |||
ppm | mg/m3 | ppm | mg/m3 | |
Finland | 50 | 260 | 75 (1) | 390 (1) |
Remarks | ||||
Finland | (1) 15 minutes average value |
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety spectacles.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Liquid.
Colourless.
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7.5 °C.
162 °C. Atm. press.:1 013 hPa.
Flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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49 °C.
570 °C.
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dynamic viscosity (in mPa s) = 0.892. Temperature:20°C.
Insoluble in water
log Pow = 3.33.
3.1 hPa. Temperature:20 °C.
1.07. Temperature:20 °C.
4.38 (vs air)
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On combustion, forms toxic gases including carbon monoxide, hydrogen chloride and possibly phosgene. Reacts with strong oxidants.
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Slight, when exposed to heat or flame.
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Acids, alkalis, oxidizers, reducing materials, water.
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If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis.
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking.
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In the Japanese MITI test, using an initial concn of 100 ppm 4-chlorotoluene, <30% of the theoretical BOD was reached in 14 days using an activated sludge inoculum(1,2). In the modified MITI test, using an initial concentration of 100 ppm 4-chlorotoluene, 0% of the theoretical BOD was reached in 14 days(3). A microbial blend of 10 different bacteria and 2 fungi was used to degrade 4-chlorotoluene at a concentration of 200 mg/l; complete biodegradation occurred in 3 days(4). Using the cultivation method, 4-chlorotoluene at 20 mg/l was 44% and 64% biodegraded in three days using a river water and a seawater inoculum, respectively(5). An isolated strain of Pseudomonas putida 39/D oxidized 4-chlorotoluene to (+)-cis-4-chloro-2,3-dihydroxy-1-methylcyclohexa-4,6-diene (6). 4-Chlorotoluene is metabolized via cis-dihydrodiol to its respective catechol which is resistant to further degradation(7).
Carp exposed to 4-chlorotoluene at 0.03 and 0.3 mg/L had measured BCF values of 14-101.6 and 21.9-76.5, respectively(1). An estimated BCF value of 200 was calculated for 4-chlorotoluene(SRC), using a measured log Kow of 3.33(2) and a recommended regression-derived equation(3). According to a recommended classification scheme(4), these BCF values suggest that some bioconcentration in aquatic organisms will occur(SRC).
The Koc of 4-chlorotoluene is estimated as approximately 340(SRC), using an experimental water solubility of 106 mg/l at 20 deg C(1,SRC) and a regression-derived equation(2,SRC). According to a recommended classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that 4-chlorotoluene will have moderate mobility in soil(SRC).
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN2238 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2238 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2238 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: CHLOROTOLUENES (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: CHLOROTOLUENES (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: CHLOROTOLUENES (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: III (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.