Material Safety Data Sheet: 1-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)Piperazine

Identification

Product Name: 1-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)Piperazine
Synonyms: DCPP, 2,3-Dichlorophenylpiperazine
Chemical Formula: C10H12Cl2N2
Recommended Use: Laboratory chemical, research applications
Supplier Details: Chemical Manufacturer or Distributor information, including address and emergency telephone number
Contact Info: Emergency contact number available 24 hours, standard queries during business hours

Hazard Identification

Classification: Acute toxicity (oral), skin corrosion/irritation, serious eye damage/eye irritation, specific organ toxicity
Hazard Statements: Harmful if swallowed, causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation
Pictograms: Exclamation mark for irritation and toxicity
Signal Word: Warning
Precautionary Statements: Avoid breathing dust, wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat or drink while handling, wear protective gloves and eye protection, avoid release to the environment

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Ingredient Name: 1-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)Piperazine
CAS Number: 38212-30-5
Concentration: Over 98% pure, remainder consists of trace impurities not considered hazardous
Molecular Weight: 231.13 g/mol
Impurities: None known to influence handling or health effects at levels present

First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least fifteen minutes, remove contacts if present, seek medical advice
Skin Contact: Wash skin with soap and plenty of water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical attention if irritation develops
Inhalation: Move person to fresh air, provide oxygen or artificial respiration if needed, consult a physician immediately
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, seek medical assistance right away
Most Important Symptoms: Burning eyes, skin redness, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, dizziness

Fire-Fighting Measures

Suitable Extinguishing Media: Water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical powder, carbon dioxide
Unsuitable Media: Direct water jet may spread fire
Specific Hazards: May emit toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides under fire conditions
Protective Gear: Full protective clothing and self-contained breathing apparatus
Additional Advice: Move containers from fire area if you can do so without risk, cool containers with flooding quantities of water, prevent firefighting runoff from entering water bodies and drains

Accidental Release Measures

Personal Precautions: Wear suitable chemical-resistant gloves, goggles, and lab coat, prevent inhalation of vapors or dust, ventilate area
Environmental Precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage absent containment, block entry to sewers, surface water, soil
Clean-Up Methods: Sweep up, shovel carefully, place material in suitable chemical waste container for disposal, clean surface with damp cloth or mop, ventilate area
Special Precautions: Avoid creating dust, use non-sparking tools for handling

Handling and Storage

Safe Handling Advice: Avoid contact with eyes and skin, keep container closed, do not inhale dust
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed original container in cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible materials, temperature-controlled recommended 2-8°C
Incompatibilities: Strong oxidizing agents, acids, alkalis, sources of ignition
Hygiene Measures: Wash hands after handling, remove contaminated clothing, eat or drink only in clean designated areas

Exposure Controls and Personal Protection

Exposure Limits: No specific occupational exposure limits established
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, eye wash station, chemical safety shower required
Personal Respiratory Protection: Suitable mask for dusts and organic vapors if exposure risk present
Hand Protection: Chemical resistant gloves, nitrile or neoprene recommended
Eye Protection: Safety glasses with side shields or goggles
Skin Protection: Protective clothing, closed footwear

Physical and Chemical Properties

Physical State: Solid
Appearance: Off-white to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Slight aromatic odor
pH: Not available
Melting Point: 132–135°C
Boiling Point: Not determined
Flash Point: Not established
Solubility: Soluble in organic solvents such as ethanol, acetone; slightly soluble in water
Vapor Pressure: Not available
Density: Approx. 1.25 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient: Log Kow estimated to be greater than 2
Decomposition Temp: Data unavailable
Viscosity: Not applicable

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions
Conditions to Avoid: Extreme heat, open flames, sources of ignition, moisture
Materials to Avoid: Strong acids, bases, oxidizers
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, other toxic gases when heated to decomposition
Polymerization: No hazardous polymerization expected

Toxicological Information

Likely Routes of Exposure: Skin and eye contact, inhalation, ingestion
Acute Toxicity: Harmful if swallowed, skin and respiratory tract irritant, may cause eye damage
Chronic Exposure: Repeated or prolonged contact may cause allergic reactions or dermatitis
Symptoms: Eye redness, skin irritation, headaches, nausea
Carcinogenicity: No data available indicating carcinogenic effects
Mutagenicity: No data available
Reproductive Toxicity: Not established
Other Information: No established safe dose, handle with standard laboratory precautions

Ecological Information

Ecotoxicity: Acute aquatic toxicity not fully determined, expected to be harmful based on chemical class
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, may adsorb to soil particles
Persistence and Degradability: Likely to persist, slow biodegradation
Bioaccumulative Potential: Moderately bioaccumulative
Other Hazards: Do not discharge to waterways, risk of toxicity to aquatic organisms increases with repeated releases

Disposal Considerations

Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose as hazardous chemical waste, do not pour down drain or general waste stream
Container Disposal: Clean empty containers with solvents, consider as hazardous waste
Waste Code: Follow local, state, and federal regulations
Special Precautions: Incineration at approved facility preferred for ultimate disposal
Other Methods: Use properly labeled containers, document disposal

Transport Information

UN Number: Not regulated by transportation agencies unless shipped in bulk
Shipping Name: 1-(2,3-Dichlorophenyl)Piperazine
Transport Hazard Class: Not assigned
Packing Group: Not classified
Special Provisions: Ship in well-sealed containers, label clearly with hazard information,
Environmental Hazards: Avoid release to environment during transport, accidental spillage procedures in place

Regulatory Information

Labeling: Required in accordance with OSHA, GHS, or local equivalents
Control Regulations: Not scheduled under controlled substances, subject to workplace hazardous chemical safety rules
Safety Inventory Listings: Check relevant country and state chemical control lists
Other Regulations: Environmental releases may trigger notification under local, state, or national environmental protection laws
Worker Safety: Required training and information for handlers, documented risk assessment procedures in laboratory or workplace
Document Retention: Maintain safety data sheet access for all handlers and exposed staff, update as new hazard data surfaces