ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO -- 1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE, 99+%, D5682-9  -- 6810-00N037287
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE, 99+%, D5682-9
MSDS Date:03/04/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N037287
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
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:BENZENE, P-DICHLORO-;(1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE)	(SARA III)
CAS:106-46-7
RTECS #:CZ4550000
Fraction by Wt: 99%+
OSHA PEL:75 PPM
ACGIH TLV:10 PPM,A3 9394
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

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

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT) 500 MG/KG.
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:NO
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:YES    IARC:YES	  OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
    ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION. MATERIAL IS
    IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
    SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INCLUDE B URNING SENSATION, COUGHING,
    WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE, NAUSEA AND
    VOMITING. (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:1,4-DICHLOROBENZENE:GROUP 2B (IARC),
    ANTICIPATED TO BE A CARCINOGEN (NTP).
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ:MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC SKIN REACTION.
    REPEATED EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO LIVER AND THE KIDNEYS.
    CHRONIC:CARCINOGEN.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

First Aid:EYE:FLUSH IMMED W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15
    MINS.ASSURE ADEQ FLUSHING OF EYES BY SEPARATING EYELIDS W/FINGERS.
    SKIN:FLUSH IMMED WITH COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS
    WHILE REM OVING CONTAM CLTHG & SHOES. REMOVE/WASHCONTAM CLTHG
    IMMED. INHAL:MOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF
    BRTHG DFCLT GIVE O*2. INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF PERSON IS
    CONSCIOUS.CALL MD.

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

Flash Point:150F,66C
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
    APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
    PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
    COMBUSTIBLE.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

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

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA,
    RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND
    HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL. AVOID RAISING DUST. VENTILATE AREA AND
    WASH SPILL SITE AFTER M ATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
    FROM HEAT AND FLAME. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
    CLOTHING.AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. TOXIC. CARCINOGEN.
    IRRITANT.

=============  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:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:PROTECTIVE CLOTHING. SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE
    BATH.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
VAP PRESS:1.03 @ 25C. 10 @ 54.8C.

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

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:343F,173C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:129F,54C
Vapor Pres:SUPDAT
Vapor Density:5.07
Spec Gravity:1.241
Appearance and Odor:COLORLESS CRYSTALS

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZING AGENTS, ALUMINUM AND ITS ALLOYS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON
    DIOXIDE, HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:THIS COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL MAY BE BURNED IN A
    CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER & SCRUBBER.
    DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL
    REGULATIONS .

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