Name | p-Dichlorobenzene |
Synonyms | p-Dichlorobenzene |
CAS | 96384-17-7 |
EINECS | 203-400-5 |
Molecular Formula | C6H4Cl2 |
Molar Mass | 147 |
Flash Point | 66 °C |
Physical and Chemical Properties | Colorless crystal, slightly soluble in water, soluble in hot ethanol and ether. Flammable solid. |
Risk Codes | R36 - Irritating to the eyes R40 - Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect R50/53 - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. |
Safety Description | S36/37 - Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label. S60 - This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 - Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions / safety data sheets. |
health hazards | p-dichlorobenzene is irritating to eyes and upper respiratory tract, has inhibitory effect on central nervous system, and causes liver and kidney damage. When people are exposed to high concentrations of "p-dichlorobenzene", they can show weakness, dizziness, and vomiting. The World Health Organization and the International Agency for Research on Cancer have confirmed that p-dichlorobenzene is carcinogenic to animals and is suspected to be carcinogenic to humans. In addition, document HJ/T217-2005 of "the People's Republic of China Environmental Protection Industry Standard" issued and implemented on January 1, 2006 clearly stipulates the standard of insect-proof agent, in which the technical content 5.1 stipulates: "naphthalene or p-dichlorobenzene shall not be used in the production process of products". |