| Product Identification | Back to Contents | 【Product Name】
1,6-Dichlorohexane | 【Synonyms】
Hexamethylene dichloride | 【CAS】
2163-00-0 | 【Formula】
C6H12Cl2 | 【Molecular Weight】
155.07 | 【EINECS】
218-491-7 | 【Beilstein/Gmelin】
773673 | 【Beilstein Reference】
4-01-00-00350 | 【EC Class】
dangerous for the environment |
| Physical and Chemical Properties | Back to Contents | 【Appearance】
Clearm colorless liquid. | 【Solubility in water】
0.9 g/L | 【Melting Point】
-13 | 【Boiling Point】
203 - 205 | 【Vapor Pressure】
0.4 (25 C) | 【Density】
1.068 g/cm3 (20 C) | 【Partition Coefficient】
3.31 | 【Heat Of Vaporization】
56.5 kJ/mol | 【Refractive Index】
1.4555 (25 C) |
| First Aid Measures | Back to Contents | 【Ingestion】
Do NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice. | 【Inhalation】
Remove to fresh air. If breathing has stopped, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. | 【Skin】
Remove contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash with soap and water. | 【Eyes】
Flush with water for at least 15 min., lifting lids occasionally. |
| Handling and Storage | Back to Contents | 【Storage】
Store in a cool, dry place. Keep container closed when not in use. | 【Handling】
All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Exposure Controls/Personal Protection | Back to Contents | 【Personal Protection】
Wear safety goggles and appropriate protective gloves and clothing. | 【Respirators】
Wear a NIOSH/MSHA or European Standard EN 149 approved full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive pressure mode with emergency escape provisions. | 【Exposure Effects】
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin. |
| Fire Fighting Measures | Back to Contents | 【Flash Point】
74 | 【Autoignition】
204 | 【Fire Fighting】
Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or alcohol-resistant foam. | 【Upper exp. limit】
10.5 | 【Lower exp. limit】
5.3 |
| Accidental Release Measures | Back to Contents | 【Small spills/leaks】
Absorb spill with inert material, (e.g., dry sand or earth), then place into a chemical waste container. Clean up spills immediately, using the appropriate protective equipment. |
| Stability and Reactivity | Back to Contents | 【Disposal Code】
2 | 【Incompatibilities】
Incompatible with strong oxidizing , reducing agents, many amines, nitrides, azo/diazo compounds, alkali metals, and epoxides. | 【Stability】
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures. | 【Decomposition】
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, irritating and toxic fumes and gases, carbon dioxide. | 【Combustion Products】
Irritating vapors and toxic gases, such as hydrogen chloride and carbon monoxide, may be formed when involved in fire. |
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