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First-aid measures

Eye Contact: Flush eyes thoroughly with water for several minutes.  Remove contact lenses after the initial 1-2 minutes and continue flushing for several additional minutes.  If effects occur, consult a physician, preferably an ophthalmologist.  

Skin Contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.  

Inhalation: Move person to fresh air.  If not breathing, give artificial respiration; if by mouth to mouth use rescuer protection (pocket mask, etc).  If breathing is difficult,  oxygen should be administered by qualified personnel.  Call a physician or transport to a medical facility.  

Ingestion: Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician and/or transport to emergency facility immediately.  

Notes to Physician: Because rapid absorption may occur through the lungs if aspirated and cause systemic effects, the decision of whether to induce vomiting or not should be made by a physician.  If lavage is performed, suggest endotracheal and/or esophageal control.  Danger from lung aspiration must be weighed against toxicity when considering emptying the stomach.  Respiratory symptoms, including pulmonary edema, may be delayed. Persons receiving significant exposure should be observed 24-48 hours for signs of respiratory distress.  Maintain adequate ventilation and oxygenation of the patient.  Alcohol consumed before or after exposure may increase adverse effects.  No specific antidote.  Treatment of exposure should be directed at the control of symptoms and the clinical condition of the patient.  

Medical Conditions Aggravated by Exposure: Excessive exposure may aggravate preexisting liver and kidney disease.  Repeated excessive exposure may aggravate preexisting blood disease (anemia).  Skin contact may aggravate preexisting dermatitis.  

Fire-fighting measures

Extinguishing Media: Water fog or fine spray.  Dry chemical fire extinguishers.  Carbon dioxide fire extinguishers.  Foam.  Do not use direct water stream.  Straight or direct water streams may not be effective to extinguish fire.  Alcohol resistant foams (ATC type) are preferred. General purpose synthetic foams (including AFFF) or protein foams may function, but will be less effective.  Water fog, applied gently may be used as a blanket for fire extinguishment.  

Fire Fighting Procedures: Keep people away.  Isolate fire and deny unnecessary entry.  Stay upwind.  Keep out of low areas where gases (fumes) can accumulate.  Water may not be effective in extinguishing fire.  Do not use direct water stream.  May spread fire.  Hand held dry chemical or carbon dioxide extinguishers may be used for small fires.  Eliminate ignition sources.  Move container from fire area if this is possible without hazard.  Burning liquids may be moved by flushing with water to protect personnel and minimize property damage.  Water fog, applied gently may be used as a blanket for fire extinguishment.  Contain fire water run-off if possible. Fire water run-off, if not contained, may cause environmental damage.  Review the "Accidental Release Measures" and the "Ecological Information" sections of this (M)SDS.  

Special Protective Equipment for Firefighters: Wear positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) and protective fire fighting clothing (includes fire fighting helmet, coat, trousers, boots, and gloves).  If protective equipment is not available or not used, fight fire from a protected location or safe distance.  

Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition and/or flash back may occur.  Flammable mixtures may exist within the vapor space of containers at room temperature.  Flammable concentrations of vapor can accumulate at temperatures above flash point.  

Hazardous Combustion Products: During a fire, smoke may contain the original material in addition to combustion products of varying composition which may be toxic and/or irritating.  Combustion products may include and are not limited to:  Hydrogen chloride.  Carbon monoxide.  Carbon dioxide.  Combustion products may include trace amounts of:  Phosgene.  

Accidental release measures

Steps to be Taken if Material is Released or Spilled: Dike area to contain spill.  Small spills:  Absorb with materials such as:  Sand.  Large spills:  Wash the spill site with large quantities of water.  Pump into suitable and properly labeled containers.  If available, use foam to smother or suppress vapors.

Personal Precautions: Vapor explosion hazard.  Keep out of sewers.  Eliminate all sources of ignition in vicinity of spill or released vapor to avoid fire or explosion.  Isolate area.  Keep unnecessary and unprotected personnel from entering the area.  Keep personnel out of low areas.  Keep upwind of spill.  Ventilate area of leak or spill.  For large spills, warn public of downwind explosion hazard.  Check area with combustible gas detector before reentering area. Ground and bond all containers and handling equipment.  Use appropriate safety equipment.

Environmental Precautions: Material may float on water and any runoff may create an explosion or fire hazard if ignited.  

Handling and storage

General Handling: Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing.  Do not swallow.  Avoid breathing vapor.  Use with adequate ventilation.  Keep container closed.  Wash thoroughly after handling.  

Other Precautions: No smoking, open flames or sources of ignition in handling and storage area.  Vapors are heavier than air and may travel a long distance and accumulate in low lying areas. Ignition and/or flash back may occur.  Electrically bond and ground all containers, personnel and equipment before transfer or use of material.  Never use air pressure for transferring product.  Use of non-sparking or explosion-proof equipment may be necessary, depending upon the type of operation.  Containers, even those that have been emptied, can contain vapors. Do not cut, drill, grind, weld, or perform similar operations on or near empty containers.  

Storage

Minimize sources of ignition, such as static build-up, heat, spark or flame.  Keep container closed.  Store in the following material(s):  Carbon steel.  Do not store in:  Aluminum.  

Transport information

Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)

UN number:
UN1279
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
Chemical name:
1,2-dichloropropane
Language:
English
Labels:
Label 3 (flammable liquid)
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))

UN number:
UN1279
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
Chemical name:
1,2-dichloropropane
Language:
English
Labels:
Class 3 (flammable liquid)
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)

UN number:
UN1279
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
Chemical name:
1,2-dichloropropane
Labels:
Class 3 (flammable liquid)
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)

UN number:
UN1279
Shipping information
Proper shipping name and description:
1,2-DICHLOROPROPANE
Chemical name:
1,2-dichloropropane
Labels:
Class 3 (flammable liquid)
Special provisions / remarks
Remarks:
Cargo Packing Instruction: 308
Passenger Packing Instruction: 306
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Exposure controls / personal protection

Personal Protection

Eye/Face Protection: Use chemical goggles.  Chemical goggles should be consistent with EN 166 or equivalent.  If exposure causes eye discomfort, use a full-face respirator.  

Skin Protection: Wear clean, body-covering clothing.  

Hand protection: Use gloves chemically resistant to this material when prolonged or frequently repeated contact could occur.  Use chemical resistant gloves classified under Standard EN374: Protective gloves against chemicals and micro-organisms.  Examples of preferred glove barrier materials include:  Viton.  Butyl rubber.  Polyethylene.  Neoprene.  Polyvinyl alcohol ("PVA").  Ethyl vinyl alcohol laminate ("EVAL").  Examples of acceptable glove barrier materials include:  Nitrile/butadiene rubber ("nitrile" or "NBR").  Avoid gloves made of:  Natural rubber ("latex").  When prolonged or frequently repeated contact may occur, a glove with a protection class of 3 or higher (breakthrough time greater than 60 minutes according to EN 374) is recommended.  NOTICE: The selection of a specific glove for a particular application and duration of use in a workplace should also take into account all relevant workplace factors such as, but not limited to: Other chemicals which may be handled, physical requirements (cut/puncture protection, dexterity, thermal protection), potential body reactions to glove materials, as well as the instructions/specifications provided by the glove supplier.

Respiratory Protection: Atmospheric levels should be maintained below the exposure guideline.  When respiratory protection is required, use an approved air-purifying or positive-pressure supplied-air respirator depending on the potential airborne concentration.  For emergency and other conditions where the exposure guideline may be exceeded, use an approved positive-pressure self-contained breathing apparatus or positive-pressure air line with auxiliary self-contained air supply.  In confined or poorly ventilated areas, use an approved self-contained breathing apparatus or positive pressure air line with auxiliary self-contained air supply.  Use the following CE approved air-purifying respirator:  Organic vapor cartridge, type A (boiling point >65 ºC)  

Ingestion: Use good personal hygiene.  Do not consume or store food in the work area.  Wash hands before smoking or eating.  

Engineering Controls

Ventilation: Provide general and/or local exhaust ventilation to control airborne levels below the exposure guidelines.  Lethal concentrations may exist in areas with poor ventilation.  

Stability and reactivity

Stability/Instability

Thermally stable at recommended temperatures and pressures.  

Conditions to Avoid: Exposure to elevated temperatures can cause product to decompose.  Avoid open flames, welding arcs, or other high temperature sources which induce thermal decomposition.  

Incompatible Materials: Avoid contact with:  Acids.  Bases.  Oxidizers.  Avoid contact with metals such as:  Zinc powders.  Aluminum.  Aluminum alloys.  

Hazardous Polymerization

Will not occur.  

Thermal Decomposition

Decomposition products depend upon temperature, air supply and the presence of other materials.  Decomposition products can include and are not limited to:  Hydrogen chloride.  Decomposition products can include trace amounts of:  Phosgene.  

Disposal considerations

This product, when being disposed of in its unused and uncontaminated state should be treated as a hazardous waste according to EC Directive 91/689/EEC.  Any disposal practices must be in compliance with all national and provincial laws and any municipal or local by-laws governing hazardous waste.  For used, contaminated and residual materials additional evaluations may be required.  Do not dump into any sewers, on the ground, or into any body of water.