CHLOROBENZENE           C₆H₅ - Cl

Molecular Weight: 112.56

Synonyms:

 MONOCHLOROBENZENE, BENZENE CHLORIDE

Physical Properties

Appearance: Colourless and clear refractive liquid

Specific gravity: 1.107

Boiling Point: 130-132 ºC

Solubility: Insoluble in water, miscible with alcohol, ether and acetone.

Quality control: 99% (GC)

Handling:

Wear appropriate NIOSH / MSHA approved respirator, chemical resistance gloves, safety goggles, other protective clothing. Do not breath vapor. Do not get in eye, on skin, or on clothing.

Health Hazards:

 Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through skin. Causes eye & skin irritation.

First Aid:  

In case of eye contact, wash with plenty of water for 15 min. In case of skin contact ,wash with soap and plenty of water .In case of inhalation, remove to fresh air.

Packing:  

120 kg plastic drums.

Storage:

 In tightly closed container, in a dry and cool place.

Decomposition Products:

 Toxic fumes of CO, CO₂ and HCl gases.

Transportation:

 We generally ship our products in accordance with the method specified or implied by your order. However we reserve the right to change this method for certain hazardous chemicals which, when required by regulations or in our judgment, can not be shipped safely by the specific or implied requirements.

Application:

 As a solvent and in chemical production of dyes, phenol, aniline and DDT.