2,6-Dichlorotoluene
[CAS# 118-69-4]

Identification

• Classification: Chemical pesticide >> Insecticide intermediate
• Name: 2,6-Dichlorotoluene
• Molecular Formula: C₇H₆Cl₂
• Molecular Weight: 161.03
• CAS Registry Number: 118-69-4
• EC Number: 204-269-7

Properties

• Density: 1.254
• Melting point: 2 ºC
• Boiling point: 196-203 ºC
• Refractive index: 1.55-1.552
• Flash point: 82 ºC
• Water solubility: 24 mg/L (20 ºC)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: T;Xi
• Risk Codes: R22;R23;R36/37/38;R40;R41
• Safety Description: S24/25;S26;S36/37/39;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H335
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Serious eye damage	Eye Dam.	1	H318
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	3	H412
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	4	H413

• Transport Information: UN 2810