CHLOROBENZENE

Basic information

Chemical formula(s): \({\rm C_6H_5Cl}\)
Other names: benzene chloride, chlorobenzol, phenyl chloride
CAS: 108-90-7
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC): 0642
Flammability: yes - highly flammable
NOAA’s description: colourless to clear, yellowish liquid with a sweet almond-like odour, practically insoluble in water and somewhat denser than water; vapours heavier than air

Health (blue): 3 - short exposure could cause serious temporary or moderate residual injury.
Flammability (red): 3 - it can be ignited under almost all ambient temperature conditions. Its flash point is 29 °C. It’s autoignition temperature is 592 °C.
Instability–reactivity (yellow): 0 - normally stable, even under fire exposure conditions, and is not reactive with water.
Special notice (white): -

Code	Phrase
H226	flammable liquid and vapour
H302	harmful if swallowed
H305	may be harmful if swallowed and enters airways
H315	causes skin irritation
H332	harmful if inhaled
H411	toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Code	Phrase
P210	keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources, no smoking
P233	keep container tightly closed
P240	ground and bond container and receiving equipment
P241	use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/light/…/equipment
P242	use only non-sparking tools
P243	take precautionary measures to prevent static discharges
P261	avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray
P264	wash … thoroughly after handling
P271	use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
P273	avoid release to the environment
P280	wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P302+P352	IF ON SKIN: wash with soap and water
P303+P361+P353	IF ON SKIN (or hair): remove/take off immediately all contaminated clothing, rinse skin with water or shower
P304+P312	IF INHALED: call the ETH Emergency Desk: +41 44 342 11 88 (from mobile) or 888 (from landline) if you feel unwell
P304+P340	IF INHALED: remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing
P312	call the ETH Emergency Desk: +41 44 342 11 88 (from mobile) or 888 (from landline) if you feel unwell
P321	specific treatment (see the label)
P332+P313	IF SKIN IRRITATION OCCURS: get medical advice/attention
P362	take off contaminated clothing
P370+P378	IN CASE OF FIRE: use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
P391	collect spillage
P403+P235	store in a well ventilated place, keep cool
P501	dispose of contents/container to HCI-Shop

Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and OSHA Glove Selection Chart categorize gloves into four protection levels (very good, good, fair, poor (not recommended)) for given chemical. The levels of protection against chlorobenzene for four types of gloves are:

Always wear safety goggles when handling chlorobenzene. Corrective glasses are not considered safety googles.
Handle chlorobenzene inside the fume hood only (with exception of moving the closed bottle to and from the storage cabinet).

Wear long trousers and fully covered shoes.
Contact lenses are forbidden while working with chemical substances, even in combination with safety glasses.
Do not wear cosmetics.
Do not wear synthetic clothing while working with flammable liquids or gases or when a hazard is present as these materials tend to melt and stick to exposed skin.
Do not wear headphones.

Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid dust formation, avoid breathing dust.
Avoid breathing vapors or mist.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Evacuate personnel to safe areas.
Sweep up without creating dust and arrange disposal.
Do not let it enter drain.
If a spill happened outside the fume hood (on the floor or desktop) contact Dr Jakub Tkaczuk (+41 44 632 31 62) and the ETH Emergency Desk (+41 44 342 11 88 from mobile or 888 from landline).