General Information
Version
6
Revision date
2026-07-26
Product name
2-Chlorotoluene
Product Synonyms
1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene; OCT
CAS No.
95-49-8
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
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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)
H226, H303, H332, H361, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Physical State
Appearance/Odor
Liquid Colorless aromatic Emergency Overview Highly flammable liquid and vapor. May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child. Very toxic to aquatic life. Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Classification of the substance or mixture Flammable liquids Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H303 - May be harmful if swallowed H332 - Harmful if inhaled H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
Prevention
P201 - Obtain special instructions before use P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood 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/ lighting equipment P242 - Use non-sparking tools P243 - Take action to prevent static discharges P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray P270 - Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
P301 + P312 - IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell P303 + P361 + P353 - IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower P304 + P340 - IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing P308 + P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention P370 + P378 - In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
Other physicochemical hazards
Highly flammable. Vapors may cause flash fire or explosion.
Health hazards
May be harmful if swallowed. Harmful if inhaled. Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
Environmental hazards
Very toxic to aquatic life. 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. The product is insoluble and sinks in water. The product evaporates slowly. This product does not contain any known or suspected endocrine disruptors.
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Flammable liquids. Category 3 Acute Oral Toxicity Category 5 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity