Ortho-dichlorobenzene

FORMULA: C6H4Cl2

INDUSTRIES & USES

  • Agricultural – Used for making agricultural chemicals, primarily herbicides
  • Pest Control – Used in insecticides for termites and borers
  • Woodworking & Painting – Used in wood preservatives and paints
  • Textiles – Used to make dyes

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Description

Liquid Ortho-dichlorozenzene is a volatile, oily, colorless liquid compound made by chlorination of benzene. It has a pleasant odor and is soluble in most organic solvents, but is insoluble in water.

DANGER: Ortho-dichlorobenzene is a combustible liquid and vapor. Ortho-dichlorobenzene is harmful if swallowed and causes skin irritation. Aspiration may cause lung damage. It may cause an allergic skin reaction, eye irritation, or respiratory irritation. Ortho-dichlorobenzene has a possible cancer hazard. Risk of cancer depends upon duration and level of exposure.

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