Picryl chloride
Agent Name
Picryl chloride
CAS Number
88-88-0
Formula
C6-H2-Cl-N3-O6
Major Category
Nitrogen Compounds
Synonyms
1-Chloro-2,4,6-trinitrobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitro-1-chlorobenzene; 2,4,6-Trinitrochlorobenzene; 2-Chloro-1,3,5-trinitrobenzene; Benzene, 1-chloro-2,4,6-trinitro-; Benzene, 2-chloro-1,3,5-trinitro-; Picrylchloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Nitros, Aromatic
Description
Almost white solid; [Merck Index] White needle crystals; Wet with 20% water; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Used in acrylate adhesives and epoxy resins; Also used in polyisocyanate mixture stabilization and concrete and gypsum impregnation; [HSDB]
Comments
Danger of skin sensitization; [MAK] Severe fire and explosion hazard; [Hawley] A potential sensitizer; [HSDB] A skin, digestive tract, and respiratory tract irritant; [CAMEO] Very toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact; [eChemPortal: ESIS] Explosive when dry; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; A severe eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "Picric acid."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
3.83E-06 mm Hg
Adverse Effects
Skin Sensitizer
Yes
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: