2-chloro-4-nitrotoluene

Guidance on Safe Use

First-aid measures

Inhalation: Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If not breathing, if breathing is irregular or if respiratory arrest occurs, provide artificial respiration or oxygen by trained personnel. It may be dangerous to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.Get medical attention. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immediately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. In case of inhalation of decomposition products in a fire, symptoms may be delayed. The exposed person may need to be kept under medical surveillance for 48 hours.

Ingestion: Wash out mouth with water. Move exposed person to fresh air. Keep person warm and at rest. If material has been swallowed and the exposed person is conscious, give samll quantities of water to drink. Stop if the exposed person feels sick as vomitting may be dangerous. So not induce vomitting unless directed to do so by medical personnel. If vomitting occurs, the head should be kept low so that vomit does not enter the lungs. Get medical attention. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. If unconscious, place in recovery position and get medical attention immedieately. Maintain an open airway. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband.

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Skin contact

Wash skin immediately with plenty of water and soap. Subsequent

cleansing with polyethyleneglycol 400, then again with water and

soap. Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Carefully clean hair,

under the nails, and other hidden areas. In case of blueness of lips,

skin or nails (cyanosis) let the person breathe oxygen. No

consumption of alcohol after product contact. No physical exertion.

Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before

reuse. Clean shoes thoroughly before reuse. Get medical attention.

CONTACT WITH THE HOT MELT: Cooling immediately with plenty

of water. Do not remove product crusts which may have formed

neither forcibly nor by applying any solvents to the skin involved. In

order to obtain medical care for possible burns and for a smooth

cleansing of the skin, seek medical advice immediately.

Eye contact

Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water, occasionally lifting the

upper and lower eyelids. Check for and remove any contact lenses.

Continue to rinse for at least 10 minutes. Get medical attention.

Notes to physician

Elementary aid, decontamination, symptomatic treatment and

depending on the formation of methaemoglobin: intravenous

administration of toluidine blue or other redox dyes according to

dosage specifications plus ascorbic acid.

Fire-fighting measures

Suitable: In case of fire, use water spray (fog), foam, dry chemical or CO2.

Special exposure hazards

No specific fire or explosion hazard. Promptly isolate the scene by removing all persons from the vicinity of the incident if there is a fire. No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without suitable training. This material is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Fire water contaminated with this material must be con-tained and prevented from being discharged to any waterway, sewer or drain.

Hazardous combustion products

Decomposition products may include the following materials:

carbon oxides

nitrogen oxides

halogenated compounds

Special protective equipment for fire-fighters

Fire-fighters should wear appropriate protective equipment and selfcontained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with a full face-piece operated in positive pressure mode.

Remark: Never use water jet. Cool closed containers exposed to fire with water. Container explosion may occur under fire conditions or when heated.

Accidental release measures

Personal precautions : No action shall be taken involving any personal risk or without

suitable training. Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel

from entering. Do not touch or walk through spilt material. Provide

adequate ventilation. Put on appropriate personal protective

equipment (see section 8).

Environmental precautions

Avoid dispersal of spilt material and runoff and contact with soil,

waterways, drains and sewers. Inform the relevant authorities if the

product has caused environmental pollution (sewers, waterways, soil

or air). Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term

adverse effects in the aquatic environment.

Large spill :

Move containers from spill area. Prevent entry into sewers, water

courses, basements or confined areas. Vacuum or sweep up

material and place in a designated, labelled waste container.

Dispose of via a licensed waste disposal contractor. Note: see

section 1 for emergency contact information and section 13 for

waste disposal.

Small spill :

Move containers from spill area. Vacuum or sweep up material and

place in a designated, labelled waste container. Dispose of via a

licensed waste disposal contractor.

Handling and storage

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in  accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated  intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for  further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under  the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation  Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements  including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal  protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management  systems is available at each Manufacturing site.  Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has  been received from affected Distributor and Downstream  Manufacturer/User of the Registrant's intermediate.  

Handling: Put on appropriate personal protective equipment. Eating, drinking and smoking should be prohibited in areas where this material is handled, stored and processed. Workers should

wash hands and face before eating, drinking and smoking. Do not

ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid release to

the environment. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wear

appropriate respirator when ventilation is inadequate. Keep in the

original container or an approved alternative made from a

compatible material, kept tightly closed when not in use. Empty

containers retain product residue and can be hazardous.

Storage: Do not store above the following temperature: 185°C (365°F). Store

in accordance with local regulations. Store in a dry place. Keep

container tightly closed and sealed until ready for use. Containers

that have been opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright

to prevent leakage. Do not store in unlabelled containers. Use

appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination.

Packaging materials: Use original container. Take precautionary measures against electrostatic discharges. When stored under the proper conditions, the product will remain stable for at least 12 months. Make sure all pipelines, tanks and

equipment are leakproof. Vent waste air only via suitable separators or scrubbers.

The product is registered with strictly controlled conditions as defined in Article 18(4) of regulation (EC) no. 1907/2006 (REACh Regulation) and must therefore be handeled as such. Refer to the industry guidance prepared by Concawe/Cefic/EFCG for advice on the confirmation of strictly controlled conditions.

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:

UN 2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Toxic liquid, organic, N.O.S. (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene, 2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrotoluene)

Chemical name:

2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene

Language:

English

SpecialProvisions

Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:

UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Toxic liquid, organic, N.O.S. (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene, 2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrotoluene)

Chemical name:

2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene

Language:

English

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Slightly toxic. Has an intense odour. Hot melt: risk of skin burns. Keep away from cargo susceptible to odour. Keep separated from foodstuffs.

Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:

UN2810

Shipping information

Proper shipping name and description:

Toxic liquid, organic, N.O.S. (2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene, 2,6-Dichloro-4-nitrotoluene)

Chemical name:

2-Chloro-4-nitrotoluene

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Slightly toxic. Has an intense odour. Hot melt: risk of skin burns. Keep away from cargo susceptible to odour. Keep separated from foodstuffs.

Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

Shipping

Special provisions / remarks

Remarks:

Air transport is forbidden.

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Exposure controls / personal protection

This substance is handled under Strictly Controlled Conditions in  accordance with REACH regulation Article 17(3) for on-site isolated  intermediates and, in case the substance is transported to other sites for  further processing, the substance should be handled at these sites under  the Strictly Controlled Conditions as specified in REACH regulation  Article 18(4). Site documentation to support safe handling arrangements  including the selection of engineering, administrative and personal  protective equipment controls in accordance with risk-based management  systems is available at each Manufacturing site.  Written confirmation of application of Strictly Controlled Conditions has  been received from every affected Distributor and Downstream  Manufacturer/User of the Registrants intermediate.  

If this product contains ingredients with exposure limits, personal, workplace atmosphere or biological monitoring may be required to determine the effectiveness of the ventilation or other control measures and/or the necessity to use respiratory protective equipment. Reference should be made to European Standard EN 689 for methods for teh assessment of exposure by inhalation to chemical agents and national guidance documents for methods for teh determination of hazardous substances.

Risk management measures

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Technical measures :

Use only with adequate ventilation. If user operations generate dust, fumes, gas, vapour or mist, use proc-ess enclosures, local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls to keep worker exposure to airborne contaminants below any recommended or statutory limits.

The substance shall be rigorously contained by technical means during its whole lifecycle including manu-facture, purification, cleaning and maintenance of equipment, sampling, analysis, loading and unloading of equipment or vessels, waste disposal or purification and storage. Procedural and control technologies shall be used that minimise emission and any resulting exposure. In cases of accident and where waste is gen-erated, procedural and/or control technologies shall be used to minimise emissions and the resulting expo-sure during purification or cleaning and maintenance procedures.

Organisational measures:

Only properly trained and authorised personnel shall handle the substance. In the case of cleaning and maintenance works, special procedures such as purging and washing shall be applied before

the system is opened and entered.

Respiratory protection :

If exposure cannot be ruled out, e.g. during product transfer, sampling or maintenance, a well-fitting respi-ratory mask conforming to standards or well-fitting respiratory device conforming to standards must be worn. Respirator selection must be based on known or anticipated exposure levels, the hazards of the product and the safe working limits of the selected respirator.

Recommended: Combination filter, e.g. DIN 3181 ABEK if product forms vapours .

Hand protection :

Chemical-resistant, impervious gloves complying with an approved standard should be worn at all times when handling chemical products if product contact cannot be excluded. After contamination with product change the gloves immediately and dispose of them according to relevant national and local regulations

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Eye protection :

Safety eyewear complying with an approved standard should be used to avoid exposure to liquid splashes, mists, gases or dusts.

Recommended: safety glasses with side-shields

Skin protection :

Wear protective clothing. Personal protective equipment for the body should be selected based on the task being performed and the risks involved and should be approved by a specialist before handling this product.

Hygiene measures :

Wash hands, forearms and face thoroughly after handling chemical products, before eating, smoking and using the lavatory and at the end of the working period. Appropriate techniques should be used to remove potentially contaminated clothing. Wash contaminated clothing before reusing. Ensure that eyewash sta-tions and safety showers are close to the workstation location.

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE CONTROLS

Technical measures : Emissions from ventilation or work process equipment should be checked to ensure they comply with the requirements of environmental protection legislation. In some cases, special waste water treatment, fume scrubbers, filters or engineering modifications to the process equipment will be necessary to reduce emissions to acceptable levels.

Stability and reactivity

Stability : The product is stable.

Possibility of hazardous reactions: Under normal conditions of storage and use hazardous reactions will not occur.

Conditions to avoid: In the case of dusty organic products the possibility of a dust explosion should always be considered.

Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.

Disposal considerations

Methods of disposal : Examine possibilities for re-utilisation. Product residues and uncleaned empty containers should be packaged, sealed, labelled, and disposed of or recycled according to relevant national and local regulations. Where large quantities are concerned, consult the supplier. When uncleaned empty containers are passed on, the recipient must be warned of any possible hazard that may be caused by residues. For disposal within the EC, the appropriate code according to the European Waste List (EWL) should be used. It is among the tasks of the polluter to assign the waste to waste codes specific to industrial sectors and processes according to the European Waste List (EWL).

Hazardous waste : The classification of the product may meet the criteria for a hazardous waste.