2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde

Yellowish flakes or fine off-white powder. Pungent odor. (NTP, 1992)

Yellowish or off-white solid with a pungent odor; [CAMEO] Off-white hygroscopic powder; [Alfa Aesar MSDS]

Danger

H314 (94.2%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

P260, P264, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 52 reports by companies from 5 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory.

Chemical: Benzaldehyde, 2,6-dichloro-

Status: Active Update: 15-05-2023 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/33354

2,6-Dichlorobenzaldehyde: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound are eye, skin and upper respiratory tract irritation. Other symptoms of exposure may include a burning sensation, destruction of the mucous membranes, upper respiratory tract, eyes, and skin; coughing, wheezing, laryngitis, shortness of breath, headache, nausea and vomiting. Inhalation may be fatal as a result of spasm, inflammation of the larynx and bronchi, chemical pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.

EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.