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DICHLOROPROPANE 119

Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at I5 “c and I atm. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
221.0; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: Very high; Freezing Point: 286, 141, 314; Critical Temperature: Not
pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 1.563 at 20°C (solid); Vqor (Gas)
Density: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent; Latent Heat of
Vqorization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: -7,700, -4,300, -180; Heat of Decomposition: Not
pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Protective dust mask;
rubber gloves; chemical gloves; Symptoms Following Exposure: Dust may irritate eyes. Ingestion
causes gastroentric distress, diarrhea, mild central nervous system depression, dysphagia, and possible
transient liver and kidney injury; General Treatment for Erposure: EYES: flush with water for at least
15 min. SKIN: wash well with soap and water. INGESTION: induce vomiting and follow with gastric
lavage and supportive therapy; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): Data not available;
Short-Tenn Exposure Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 3; oral rat LD,, 375
mg/kg (rat), 80 mg/kg (human); Late Toxicity: Causes birth defects in some laboratory animals; Vqor
(Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Not pertinent; Liquid or Solid Irritant Characteristics: Data not
available; Odor Threshold Not pertinent.
Fire Hazards - Flash Point : Not pertinent (combustible solid); Flammable Limits in Air (%): Not
pertinent; Fire Extinguishing Agents: Water, foam; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not to be Used: Not
pertinent; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating hydrogen chloride or phosgene
gases may form; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature: Not pertinent; Electrical
Hazard: Data not available; Burning Rate: Not pertinent.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water : No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acids and Caustics: Flush with
water, rinse with sodium bicarbonate; Polymerization: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Polymerization: Not
pertinent.

DICHLOROPROPANE
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1 ,ZDichloropropane; Propylene Dichloride; Chemical Formula:
CH,CHClCH,Cl.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as normally shipped): Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor:
Sweet.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and I am. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
102.9; Boiling Point at I am: 206, 96.4, 369.6; Freezing Point: -148, -100, 173; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specijic Gravity: 1.158 at 20°C (liquid);
Vapor (Gas) Density: 3.5; Ratio of Specijic Heats of Vapor (Gas): 1.094; Latent Heat of Vaporization:
122, 67.7, 2.83; Heat of Combustion: 7,300, 4,100, 170; Heat of Decomposition: Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Air supply in confined
area, rubber gloves, chemical goggles, protective coveralls and rubber footwear; Symptoms Following
Exposure: Contact with skin or eyes may cause irritation; General Treatment for Exposure:
INHALATION: remove to fresh air. SKIN OR EYES: wash skin thoroughly with soap and water.
Flush eyes with water for 15 min. Call a doctor; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 75
ppm; Short-Tenn Exposure Limits: Data not available; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 2; ID,, 0.5 to 5
g/kg (guinea pig); Late Toxicity: Data not available; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Vapors cause
moderate irritation such that personnel will find high concentrations unpleasant. The effect is
temporary; Liquid or Solid Im‘tant Characteristics: Minimum hazard. If spilled on clothing and allowed
to remain, may cause smarting and reddening of the skin; Odor Threshold Data not available.
Fire Hazards -Flash Point (deg. F): 70 OC; 60 CC; Flammable Limits in Air (%): 3.4 - 14.5; Fire
Extinguishing Agents: Foam, carbon dioxide, dry chemical; Fire Ectinguishing Agents Not to be Used:
Not pertinent; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic and irritating gases may be generated;
Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature (deg. F): 1035; Electrical Hazard: Not pertinent;
Burning Rate: (est.) 3.2 mrn/min.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No