Section 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE  
  Product identifiers  
 Product name : 3-METHYL-4-NITROBENZYL CHLORIDE 
 CAS-No. : 18515-14-5 
  Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against  
 Identified uses : Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances 
   
   
 
  Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION  
  Classification of the substance or mixture  
  Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [EU-GHS/CLP]  
 Skin corrosion (Category 1B) 
  Classification according to EU Directives 67/548/EEC or 1999/45/EC  
 Causes burns. 
  Label elements  
  Labelling according Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP]  
 Pictogram 
 Signal word Danger 
 Hazard statement(s) 
 H314 Causes severe skin burns and eye damage. 
 Precautionary statement(s) 
 P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face 
 protection. 
 P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove 
 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. 
 P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/ physician. 
 Supplemental Hazard none 
 Statements 
  According to European Directive 67/548/EEC as amended.  
 Hazard symbol(s) 
 R-phrase(s) 
 R34 Causes burns. 
 S-phrase(s) 
 S26 In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and 
 seek medical advice. 
 S36/37/39 Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and eye/face protection. 
 S45 In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately 
 (show the label where possible). 
  Other hazards  
 Lachrymator. 
 
  Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS  
  Substances  
 : α-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitrotoluene 
 Synonyms 
 Formula : C8 H8 Cl N O2 
 Molecular Weight : 185,61 g/mol 
 Component Concentration 
  α-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitrotoluene  
 CAS-No. 18515-14-5 - 
 EC-No. 242-392-8 
 
  Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES  
  Description of first aid measures  
  General advice  
 Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. 
  If inhaled  
 If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician. 
  In case of skin contact  
 Take off contaminated clothing and shoes immediately. Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a 
 physician. 
  In case of eye contact  
 Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician. 
  If swallowed  
 Do NOT induce vomiting. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with 
 water. Consult a physician. 
  Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed  
 Contact with eyes can cause:, Lachrymation, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous 
 membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms:, 
 spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, 
 pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, Symptoms and signs of poisoning are:, burning sensation, Cough, 
 wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting 
  Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed  
 no data available 
 
  Section 5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES  
  Extinguishing media  
  Suitable extinguishing media  
 Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. 
  Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  
 Carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides (NOx), Hydrogen chloride gas 
  Advice for firefighters  
 Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. 
  Further information  
 no data available 
 
  Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES  
  Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures  
 Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. 
 Evacuate personnel to safe areas. 
  Environmental precautions  
 Do not let product enter drains. 
  Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up  
 Soak up with inert absorbent material and dispose of as hazardous waste. Keep in suitable, closed 
 containers for disposal. 
  Reference to other sections  
 For disposal see section 13. 
 
  Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE  
  Precautions for safe handling  
 Avoid inhalation of vapour or mist. 
 Normal measures for preventive fire protection. 
  Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities  
 Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are 
 opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. 
  Specific end uses  
 no data available 
 
  Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION  
  Control parameters  
  Components with workplace control parameters  
  Exposure controls  
  Appropriate engineering controls  
 Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and 
 at the end of workday. 
  Personal protective equipment  
  Eye/face protection  
 Tightly fitting safety goggles. Faceshield (8-inch minimum). Use equipment for eye protection 
 tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 
 166(EU). 
  Skin protection  
 Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique 
 (without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of 
 contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. 
 Wash and dry hands. 
 The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and 
 the standard EN 374 derived from it. 
  Body Protection  
 Complete suit protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected 
 according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. 
  Respiratory protection  
 Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a full-face respirator 
 with multi-purpose combination (US) or type ABEK (EN 14387) respirator cartridges as a backup 
 to engineering controls. If the respirator is the sole means of protection, use a full-face supplied air 
 respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government 
 standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU). 
 
  Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES  
  Information on basic physical and chemical properties  
 a) Appearance Form: liquid 
 b) Odour no data available 
 c) Odour Threshold no data available 
 d) pH no data available 
 e) Melting point/freezing no data available 
 point 
 f) Initial boiling point and 107 °C at 0,533 hPa 
 boiling range 
 g) Flash point > 110 °C 
 h) Evaporation rate no data available 
 i) Flammability (solid, gas) no data available 
 j) Upper/lower no data available 
 flammability or 
 explosive limits 
 k) Vapour pressure no data available 
 l) Vapour density no data available 
 m) Relative density 1,251 g/cm3 
 n) Water solubility no data available 
 o) Partition coefficient: n- log Pow: 2,368 
 octanol/water 
 p) Autoignition no data available 
 temperature 
 q) Decomposition no data available 
 temperature 
 r) Viscosity no data available 
 s) Explosive properties no data available 
 t) Oxidizing properties no data available 
  Other safety information  
 no data available 
 
  Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY  
  Reactivity  
 no data available 
  Chemical stability  
 no data available 
  Possibility of hazardous reactions  
 no data available 
  Conditions to avoid  
 no data available 
  Incompatible materials  
 Strong oxidizing agents 
  Hazardous decomposition products  
 Other decomposition products - no data available 
 
  Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION  
  Information on toxicological effects  
  Acute toxicity  
 no data available 
  Skin corrosion/irritation  
 no data available 
  Serious eye damage/eye irritation  
  Respiratory or skin sensitization  
 no data available 
  Germ cell mutagenicity  
  Carcinogenicity  
 IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as 
 probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC. 
  Reproductive toxicity  
  Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure  
 no data available 
  Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure  
 no data available 
  Aspiration hazard  
 no data available 
  Potential health effects  
  Inhalation  May be harmful if inhaled. Material is extremely destructive to the tissue of 
 the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. 
  Ingestion  May be harmful if swallowed. Causes burns. 
  Skin  May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin burns. 
  Eyes  Causes eye burns. Causes eye burns. 
  Signs and Symptoms of Exposure  
 Contact with eyes can cause:, Lachrymation, Material is extremely destructive to tissue of the mucous 
 membranes and upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin., Inhalation may provoke the following symptoms:, 
 spasm, inflammation and edema of the bronchi, spasm, inflammation and edema of the larynx, 
 pneumonitis, pulmonary edema, Symptoms and signs of poisoning are:, burning sensation, Cough, 
 wheezing, laryngitis, Shortness of breath, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting 
  Additional Information  
 RTECS: Not available 
 
  Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION  
  Toxicity  
 no data available 
  Persistence and degradability  
 no data available 
  Bioaccumulative potential  
 no data available 
  Mobility in soil  
 no data available 
  Results of PBT and vPvB assessment  
 no data available 
  Other adverse effects  
 no data available 
 
  Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS  
  Waste treatment methods  
  Product  
 Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed 
 professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. 
  Contaminated packaging  
 Dispose of as unused product. 
 
  Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION  
  UN number  
 ADR/RID: 3265 IMDG: 3265 IATA: 3265 
  UN proper shipping name  
 ADR/RID: CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (α-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitrotoluene) 
 CORROSIVE LIQUID, ACIDIC, ORGANIC, N.O.S. (α-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitrotoluene) 
 IMDG: 
 Corrosive liquid, acidic, organic, n.o.s. (α-chloro-3-methyl-4-nitrotoluene) 
 IATA: 
  Transport hazard class(es)  
 ADR/RID: 8 IMDG: 8 IATA: 8 
  Packaging group  
 ADR/RID: III IMDG: III IATA: III 
  Environmental hazards  
 ADR/RID: no IMDG Marine pollutant: no IATA: no 
  Special precautions for user  
 no data available 
 
  Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION  
 This safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006. 
  Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture  
 no data available 
  Chemical Safety Assessment  
 no data available 
 
  Section 16. OTHER INFORMATION  
  Further information  
 Copyright 2012 Co. LLC. License granted to make unlimited paper copies for internal use 
 only. 
 The above information is believed to be correct but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be 
 used only as a guide. The information in this document is based on the present state of our knowledge 
 and is applicable to the product with regard to appropriate safety precautions. It does not represent any 
 guarantee of the properties of the product. Corporation and its Affiliates shall not be held 
 liable for any damage resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. See 
 and/or the reverse side of invoice or packing slip for additional terms and conditions of sale.