General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2026-07-24
Product name
1,4-Dichloro-2-nitrobenzene
CAS No.
89-61-2
supplier name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
Emergency telephone
001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
begel.sdsdesk@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H319, H336, H350, H361, H370, H372, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Solid Yellow Odorless Emergency Overview Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness and dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. Classification of the substance or mixture Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 1 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H370 - Causes damage to organs H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness H372 - Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure H410 - Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H302 - Harmful if swallowed H315 - Causes skin irritation H319 - Causes serious eye irritation H350 - May cause cancer
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood P264 - Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P302 + P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water P305 + P351 + P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P330 - Rinse mouth P332 + P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention P362 + P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse
Storage
P403 - Store in a well-ventilated place
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
None identified.
Health hazards
Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Causes damage to organs. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer.
Environmental hazards
Harmful to aquatic life. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. . Is not likely mobile in the environment due its low water solubility. Spillage unlikely to penetrate soil.
2.3 Other hazards
Toxic to terrestrial vertebrates. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Oral Toxicity Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (single exposure) Category 1 Category 3 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Category 3 Chronic aquatic toxicity