ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP -- TEREPHTHALOYL CHLORIDE, 99+%, 12087-1  -- 6850-00N014948
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:TEREPHTHALOYL CHLORIDE, 99+%, 12087-1
MSDS Date:01/23/1989
FSC:6850
NIIN:00N014948
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC./SUB OF SIGMA-ALDRICH CORP
Address:1001 W. ST. PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850/FAX -4979
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:TEREPHTHALOYL CHLORIDE (99+%)
CAS:100-20-9
RTECS #:WZ1797000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:SEE SUPP DATA
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED,
    OR ABSORBED THRU SKIN. CAUSES BURNS. MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY
    DESTRUCTIVE TO TISSUE OF THE MUCOUS MEMBRANES & UPPER RESPIRATORY
    TRACT, EYES & SKIN. INHALAITON MAY BE  FATAL AS A RESULT OF SPASM,
    INFLAMMATION & EDEMA OF THE LARYNX & BRONCHI, CHEMICAL PNEUMONITIS
    & PULMONARY EDEMA.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Effects of Overexposure:MAY INCLUDE BURNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
    WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITING.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER
    FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND
    SHOES. ASSURE ADEQUATE FLUSHING OF THE EYES BY SEPARATING THE
    EYELIDS WITH  FINGERS. IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT
    BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT, GIVE
    OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED CLOTHING BEFORE. INGEST: CALL MD
    IMMED .

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:356F,180C
Extinguishing Media:CO*2. DRY CHEMICAL POWDER. DO NOT USE WATER.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED PRESSURE DEMAND SCBA
    AND FULL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:WATER HYDROLYZES MATL LIBERATING ACIDIC
    GAS WHICH IN CNTCT W/METAL SURF CAN GENERATE FLAMM AND/OR EXPLO
    HYDROGEN GAS. EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER (SEE SUPP DATA)

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPRVD SCBA, RUBBER
    BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. COVER WITH DRY LIME, SAND, OR SODA
    ASH. PLACE IN COVERED CNTNRS USING NON-SPARKING TOOLS & TRANSPORT
    OUTDOORS. VENT AREA & W ASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATL PICKUP IS
    COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. NO SMOKING IN AREA OF USE. DO
    NOT USE IN THE GENERAL VICINITY OF ARC WELDING, OPEN FLAMES OR HOT
    SURFACES. HEAT AND/OR UV RADIATION MAY CAUSE THE FORMATION OF HCL
    AND/OR PHOSGENE  .

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL-RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEM WORK GOGGLES /8" MIN FACESHLD
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Supplemental Safety and Health
EXPLO HAZ: FIRE CONDITIONS. THERMAL DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS MAY INCLUDE
    HCL AND PHOSGENE . LD50-LC50 MIX: LD50: (ORL, RAT)=2500 MG/KG,
    (ORL, MUS)=2140 MG/KG, (ORL, RBT)=950 MG/KG.

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

HCC:C1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:511F,266C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:174F,79C
Vapor Pres:0.02 @ 25C
Vapor Density:7
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

WATER, ALCOHOLS, OXIDIZING AGENTS, STRONG BASES.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CO, CO*2, HCL GAS, PHOSGENE GAS.

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:IGNITE MATL IN THE PRESENCE OF SODIUM CARBONATE
    & SLAKED LIME (CALCIUM HYDROXIDE). MIX SUBSTANCE W/VERMICULITE &
    THEN W/DRY CAUSTICS, WRAP IN PAPER & BURN IN A CHEM INCINERATOR
    EQUIPPED W/AFTERBURNER  & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FED, STATE & LOCAL
    LAWS.

 Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
 This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
 of Defense.  The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
 expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
 disclaims all liability for its use.  Any person utilizing this
 document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
 assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
 particular situation.