2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl Chloride

PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Category 1
Corrosive to metals
HEALTH HAZARDS
Category 1C
Skin corrosion/irritation
Serious eye damage/eye irritationCategory 1
Not classified
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal wordDanger
Hazard statementsMay be corrosive to metals
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements:
[Prevention]Keep only in original container.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
[Response]IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
[Storage]Store locked up.
[Disposal]Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government.
2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl Chloride

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Section3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance/mixture:Substance
Components:2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl Chloride
Percent:>98.0%(T)
CAS Number:66232-57-3
Synonyms:6-Nitro-o-toluoyl Chloride
Chemical Formula:C8H6ClNO3

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Section4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Inhalation:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Skin contact:Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Eye contact:Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
Ingestion:Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
Protection of first-aiders:
tight goggles.

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Section5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable extinguishingDry chemical, carbon dioxide.
media:
Unsuitable extinguishing Water
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical:generate poisonous fume.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protectiveWhen extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:

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Section6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions,Use extra personal protective equipment (P3 filter respirator for toxic particles). Keep
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should
emergency procedures: be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
up: appropriate laws and regulations.
Prevention of secondary Do not allow contact with water. Remove all sources of ignition. Fire-extinguishing
hazards:devices should be prepared in case of a fire. Use spark-proof tools and explosion-
proof equipment.

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures:Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be
generated.
Advice on safe handling:Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
May develop pressure. Open carefully.
Use corrosive resistant equipment.
2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl Chloride

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Section7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage conditions:Keep container tightly closed. Store in a refrigerator.
Store under inert gas.
Protect from moisture.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Heat-sensitive, Moisture-sensitive
Packaging material:Comply with laws. Keep only in original container.

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Section8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering controls:Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied air respirator,
etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards and follow
local and national regulations.
Impervious gloves.
Hand protection:
Eye protection:Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.

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Section9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C):Solid
Form:Crystal- Powder
Pale yellow - Greyish yellow red
Colour:
Odour:No data available
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:42°C
No data available
Boiling point/range:
Flash point:No data available
Flammability or explosive
limits:
No data available
Lower:
Upper:No data available
No data available
Relative density:
Solubility(ies):
No data available
[Water]
[Other solvents]
Acetonitrile
Soluble:

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Section10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability:Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous Decomposes in contact with water and liberates toxic gases.
reactions:
Conditions to avoid:Moisture
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride
products:

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Toxicity:No data available
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
Serious eyeNo data available
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
IARC =No data available
2-Methyl-6-nitrobenzoyl Chloride

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Section11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
NTP =No data available
Reproductive toxicity:No data available

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Section12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish:No data available
Crustacea:No data available
Algae:No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
BioaccumulativeNo data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow:No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc):No data available
Henry's LawNo data available
constant(PaM3/mol):

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Section13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.

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Section14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class:8: Corrosive.
UN-No:3261
Proper shipping name:Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
Packing group:III

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Section15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.

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SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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