MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC. -- CHLOROBENZENE -- - 
=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:CHLOROBENZENE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
Box:City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:530 WATSON STREET
Box:City:WHITBY
State:ZIP:L1N 5R9
Country:ONTARIO, CANADA
Phone:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
    780-471-4036
CAGE:


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

Ingred Name:CHLOROBENZENE
CAS:108-90-7
Fraction by Wt: 100.0%

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

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:No    IARC:No	OSHA:No
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:INHALATION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE:
    irritation, headache, drowsiness, symptoms of drunkenness, bluish
    skin color, coma LONG TERM EXPOSURE: tingling sensation, liver
    damage SKIN CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation, rash LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: burns EYE CONTACT: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: irritation
    LONG TERM EXPOSURE: same as effects reported in short term exposure
    INGESTION: SHORT TERM EXPOSURE: nausea, vomiting, stomach pain,
    headache, symptoms of drunkenness, bluish skin color, coma LONG
    TERM EXPOSURE: liver damage
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

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

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
    uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
    Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
    and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
    clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
    clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
    CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
    Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: If vomiting
    occurs, keep head lower than hips to help prevent aspiration. If
    person is unconscious, turn head to side. Get medical attention
    immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider gastric
    lavage. Consider oxygen.

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

Flash Point:82 F (28 C) (CC)
Autoignition Temp:1099 F (593 C)
Lower Limits:1.3%
Upper Limits:7.1%
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water,
    regular foam Large fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water
    spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
    done without risk. Cool containers with water spray until well
    after the fire is out. Stay away from the ends of tanks. For fires
    in cargo or storage area: Cool containers with water from unmanned
    hose holder or monitor nozzles until well after fire is out. If
    this is impossible then take the following precautions: Keep
    unnecessary people away, isolate hazard area and deny entry. Let
    the fire burn. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from
    venting safety device or any discoloration of tanks due to fire.
    For tank, rail car or tank truck: Evacuation radius: 800 meters
    (1/2 mile). Do not attempt to extinguish fire unless flow of
    material can be stopped first. Flood with fine water spray. Do not
    scatter spilled material with high-pressure water streams. Cool
    containers with water spray until well after the fire is out. Apply
    water from a protected location or from a safe distance. Avoid
    inhalation of material ocombustion by-products. Stay upwind and
    keep out of low areas. Water may be ineffective.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Severe fire hazard. Moderate explosion
    hazard. Vapor/air mixtures are explosive above flash point. The
    vapor is heavier than air. Vapors or gases may ignite at distant
    ignition sources and flash back.

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

Neutralizing Agent:

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

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
    all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage
    regulations: U.S. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Grounding and bonding
    required. Store with flammable liquids. Store outside or in a
    detached building. Keep separated from incompatible substances.
    Keep separated from incompatible substances.
Other Precautions:

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

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
    concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. 1000 ppm Any
    supplied-air respirator. Any powered, air-purifying respirator with
    organic vapor cartridge(s). Any chemical cartridge respirator with
    a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s). Any air-purifying
    respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor canister. Any
    self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece. Any
    supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece. Escape - Any
    air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece and an organic vapor
    canister. Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing
    apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or Immediately Dangerous to
    Life or Health - Any supplied-air respirator with full facepiece
    and operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
    in combination with a separate escape supply. Any self-contained
    breathing apparatus with a full facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust ventilation system. Ventilation
    equipment should be explosion-resistant if explosive concentrations
    of material are present. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure
    limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles. Provide an
    emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in the
    immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
    clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
 CHLOROBENZENE: 75 ppm (350 mg/m3) OSHA TWA 10 ppm ACGIH TWA

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

Boiling Pt:270 F (132 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-51 F (-46 C)
Vapor Pres:8.8 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:1.107 @ 20/4 C
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.1%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:almond
    odor
Corrosion Rate:

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

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
    and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
    sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
    to heat. Keep out of water supplies and sewers.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
    phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of carbon Thermal
    decomposition products: phosgene, halogenated compounds, oxides of
    carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

===================  Toxicological Information	===================

Toxicological Information:CHLOROBENZENE: TOXICITY DATA: 2965 ppm
    inhalation-rat LC50; 1110 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS:
    ACGIH: A3 -Animal Carcinogen LOCAL EFFECTS: Irritant: inhalation,
    skin, eye ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: inhalation,
    ingestion TARGET ORGANS: central nervous system MEDICAL CONDITIONS
    AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: kidney disorders, liver disorders,
    respiratory disorders, skin disorders and allergies TUMORIGENIC
    DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available. REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS
    DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: Alcohol may enhance the toxic
    effects.

=====================  Ecological Information  =====================

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 10000 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
    (Mortality) Sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) INVERTEBRATE
    TOXICITY: 1720 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50 (Mortality) Fleshy prawn
    (Penaeus chinensis) ALGAL TOXICITY: 343000 ug/L 96 hour(s) EC50
    (Photosynthesis) Diatom (Skeletonema costatum)  FATE AND TRANSPORT:
    BIOCONCENTRATION: 4185 ug/L 48 day(s) BCF (Residue) Green algae
    (Oedogonium cardiacum) 1.01 ug/L

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

Waste Disposal Methods:Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR
    262. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D001. Hazardous Waste Number(s):
    D021. Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
    concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
    100.0 mg/L. Dispose in accordance with all applicable regulations.

===================  MSDS Transport Information  ===================

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
    Chlorobenzene ID NUMBER: UN1134 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION: 3 PACKING
    GROUP: III LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Flammable liquid

=====================  Regulatory Information  =====================

SARA Title III Information:  SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
    HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated.  SARA TITLE
    III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
    regulated.	SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
    CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21):   ACUTE: Yes  CHRONIC: No  FIRE: Yes 
    REACTIVE: No  SUDDEN RELEASE: No  SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
    CFR 372.65):   CHLOROBENZENE
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
    SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4):	CHLOROBENZENE: 100LBSRQ OSHA PROCESS
    SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Not regulated.

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