General Information
Revision date
2023-03-16
Product name
2-Chlorotoluene
Product Synonyms
1-Chloro-2-methylbenzene; OCT
CAS No.
95-49-8
Emergency telephone
+64 9 980 6780
Icons in SDS
Company Information
company name
Thermo Fisher Scientific New Zealand Ltd
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
ANZinfo@thermofisher.com
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H226, H332, H361, H400, H411
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H226
Flammable liquid and vapour
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand Classification under Work Safe New Zealand Classified as hazardous in accordance with the criteria of EPA New Zealand GHS Classification
Physical hazards
Flammable liquids Category 3
Health hazards
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2
Environmental hazards
Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity Category 2 Label Elements
Signal word
Danger Hazard Statements H226 - Flammable liquid and vapor H332 - Harmful if inhaled H361 - Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child H400 - Very toxic to aquatic life H411 - Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
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 P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection P273 - Avoid release to the environment
Response
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 P391 - Collect spillage
Storage
P403 + P235 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool
Disposal
P501 - Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Physical hazards Flammable liquids Category 3 Health hazards Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 4 Reproductive Toxicity Category 2 Environmental hazards Acute aquatic toxicity Category 1 Chronic aquatic toxicity
