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1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene, 99%, Thermo Scientific Chemicals
Description
1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is used as a dielectric and heat transfer fluid in transformers. It acts as an intermediate, degreaser, wood preservative and solvent for dye. It is a high-temperature solvent used in gel permeation chromatography, especially for polyethylene and polypropylene. Further, it is used as a lubricant and as a synthetic transformer oil.
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1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene is used as a dielectric and heat transfer fluid in transformers. It acts as an intermediate, degreaser, wood preservative and solvent for dye. It is a high-temperature solvent used in gel permeation chromatography, especially for polyethylene and polypropylene. Further, it is used as a lubricant and as a synthetic transformer oil.
Solubility
Miscible with ether, benzene, CS{2}.Immiscible with water.
Notes
Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Specifications
Specifications
Melting Point | 17°C |
Density | 1.454g/mL |
Boiling Point | 213°C |
Quantity | 4 x 2.5 kg |
Flash Point | 110°C (230°F) |
Physical Form | Liquid |
Refractive Index | 1.572 |
UN Number | UN2321 |
Merck Index | 14,9631 |
Solubility Information | Miscible with ether,benzene,CS2;Immiscible with water. |
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Safety and Handling
- 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
- Warning
- Acute toxicity Category 4
- LONG-TERM AQUATIC HAZARD Chronic 1
- ACUTE AQUATIC Acute 1
- Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2
- H302-Harmful if swallowed.
- H315-Causes skin irritation.
- H400-Very toxic to aquatic life.
- H410-Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- P273-Avoid release to the environment.
- P301+P312-IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician/ if you feel unwell.
- P302+P352-IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/soap.
- MIXTURE LIST-Contains : 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene
RUO – Research Use Only
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