Substance profile
Clorofene
Clorofene is white to light tan or pink flakes with white to light tan or pink flakes odor.
01 · Identification
What Clorofene is
Clorofene is white to light tan or pink flakes with white to light tan or pink flakes odor. Its molecular formula is C13H11ClO and its molecular weight is 218.68 g/mol. It melts at 48.5 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Clorofene
- chlorophene
- 2-benzyl-4-chlorophenol
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 |
|---|---|
| H351 | Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H361f | Suspected of damaging fertility. |
| H332 | Harmful if inhaled. |
| H373 | May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H315 | Causes skin irritation. |
| H318 | Causes serious eye damage. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P260, P261, P264, P270, P271, P272, P273, P280, P302, P304, P305, P308, P310, P312, P313, P314, P332, P333, P338, P352, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Clorofene 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 | 161 °C (321.8 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 3.5 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| 161.11 °C (322 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 3.5 mmHg (reduced pressure) | CAMEO | |
| Melting point | 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.22 g/cm³ | CAMEO | |
| 1.185 g/cm³ | at 58 °C | HSDB | |
| Solubility | Highly sol in alcohol and other org solvents | HSDB | |
| In water, 149 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| less than 1 mg/mL at 61 °F (NTP, 1992) | at 16.11 °C | CAMEO | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000001403 mmHg | HSDB | |
| 0.1 mmHg | at 20 °C | CAMEO | |
| 0.0000506 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Flash point | 187.78 °C (370 °F) | CAMEO | |
| Corrosivity | Noncorrosive to most metals | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Clorofene
Storage conditions
Safe Storage of Pesticides. Always store pesticides in their original containers, complete with labels that list ingredients, directions for use, and first aid steps in case of accidental poisoning. Never store pesticides in cabinets with or near food, animal feed, or medical supplies. Do not store pesticides in places where flooding is possible or in places where they might spill or leak into wells, drains, ground water, or surface water.
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
ORTHO-BENZYL-PARA-CHLOROPHENOL is incompatible with acids and oxidizing agents (NTP, 1992). Is sensitive to light. Stable at temperatures up to 77 °F when protected from light, but storage at 140 °F causes decomposition.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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