Substance profile
1,2,3-Trichloropropane
1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a colorless liquid with an odor described as being quite similar to that of trichloroethylene or chloroform.
01 · Identification
What 1,2,3-Trichloropropane is
1,2,3-Trichloropropane is a colorless liquid with an odor described as being quite similar to that of trichloroethylene or chloroform. It boils at 158 °C, melts at -13.9 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger. It is classed as carcinogens.
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H350 | May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H360F | May damage fertility. |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H312 | Harmful in contact with skin. |
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P260, P270, P271, P280, P301, P302, P304, P308, P312, P313, P330, P352
03 · Physical and chemical properties
1,2,3-Trichloropropane properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 158 °C (316.4 °F) | HSDB | |
| 156.67 °C (314 °F) | NIOSH | ||
| 156.11 °C (313 °F) | at 760 mmHg | CAMEO | |
| Melting point | -13.9 °C (7 °F) | HSDB | |
| -14.44 °C (6 °F) | NIOSH | ||
| -14.72 °C (5.5 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Density | 1.39 g/cm³ | NIOSH | |
| 1.3889 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Slightly soluble in carbon tetrachloride; soluble in ethanol, ethyl ether; very soluble in chloroform | HSDB | |
| Dissolves oils, fats, waxes, chlorinated rubber, and numerous resins. | HSDB | ||
| In water, 1750 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 3 mmHg | NIOSH | |
| 2 mmHg | at 20 °C | CAMEO | |
| 3.69 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Flash point | 74 °C (165.2 °F) | HSDB | |
| 82.22 °C (180 °F) | HSDB | ||
| Autoignition temperature | 304 °C (579.2 °F) | HSDB | |
| 303.89 °C (579 °F) | CAMEO | ||
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | 3.2 % by volume | CAMEO | |
| Upper explosive limit (UEL) | 3.2 % by volume | HSDB | |
| 12.6 % by volume | CAMEO | ||
| Vapor density | 5.08 (air = 1) | HSDB | |
| 5.1 (air = 1) | ICSC | ||
| Odor threshold | Odor Threshold Low: 100.0 [ppm] | Haz-Map | |
| Odor threshold from "Quick Guide: The Electronic NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards" | Haz-Map | ||
| Critical temperature and pressure | 378.85 °C (713.9 °F) | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling 1,2,3-Trichloropropane
Storage conditions
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. Storage class (TRGS 510): Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Incompatible materials
Incompatible materials: Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids, aluminum, tin/tin oxides, zinc, magnesium.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
1,2,3-TRICHLOROPROPANE is sensitive to prolonged exposure to light. Sensitive to heat. May react with active metals, strong caustics and oxidizing agents. Attacks some plastics, rubber and some coatings (NTP, 1992).
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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