BGBKD - CHLOROBENZENE

Product Identification

Product ID:CHLOROBENZENE
MSDS Date:01/01/1987
FSC:6810
NIIN:00-982-0724
MSDS Number: BGBKD

Responsible Party
MALLINCKRODT INC.,SCIENCE PRODUCTS DIVISION
PARIS BYPASS
PARIS, KY 40361
US

Emergency Phone: 314-982-5000

Info Phone: 314-982-5000

Cage: 62910

Contractor
MALLINCKRODT SPECIALTY CHEMICALS CO
PHILLIPSBURG, NJ 08865 US

Telephone: 908-859-2151

Cage: 62910

Ingredients

CHLOROBENZENE (SARA III)

CAS: 108-90-7

RTECS: CZ0175000

Fraction By Weight: >98%

OSHA PEL 75 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM; 9192

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Hazards

Effects of Overexposure:INH:NARCOTIC.MAY IRRIT RESP TRACT;ING:MAY CAUSE
HEAD,NAUSEA,COMA;SKIN/EYE:MAY IRRIT,REDNESS,PAIN ETC

First Aid

First Aid:INHAL:RMV TO FRESH AIR.IF NEEDED,GIVE CPR/OXYGEN.GET
MD;INGEST:GIVE SEVRL GL OF WATER.DO NOT INDUCE VOMITG.IMMED GET
MD;SKIN:FLUSH W/LG QTY OF H*2O FOR 15 MIN.RMV CONTMNTD CLOTHES.GET
MD;EYES:IMMED FL USH W/PLENTY OF H*2O FOR AT LEAST 15 MIN.GET MD.

Fire Fighting

Flash Point:28.9C(84F)-C.C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:638C
Lower Limits:1.3
Upper Limits:7.1
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEM,FOAM OR CARBON DIOXIDE.WATER SPRAY TO COOL
CONTNR.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CNTD BRTHG,APP H*20 SPRAY TO COOL
CONTR.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:ABOVE FLASH TP,VAP-AIR MIXTURE ARE
EXPLOSIVE.VAP CNA FLOW ALONG SURFCS TO DISTNT IGN SOURCE & FL BAK

Accidental Release

Spill Release Procedures:VENTILATE & EVAC AREA.USE PROTCTV CLOTHG &
RESP PROTCTION FM VAP.CONTAIN & RECOVR LIQ WHEN POSS.SPILLS MAY BE
ABSORBD W/INERT MATL,VERMICULITE,DRY SAND & PLACE IN A CONTNR
PENDING DISPOSAL.DO NOT FLUS H TO SEWER.HAVE DRY POWDR EXINGUISHR
ONHAND.

Handling

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP IN TIGHTLY CLOSED CONTNRS AT
COOL,DRY,VENTILATED PLACE.PROTECT AGAINST PHY DAMAGE;SEPARATE FROM
OXIDIZERS.BOND/GRD CNTNRS FOR TRANSFER OF LIQUID.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING VAPS.USE W/ADEQUATE VENTILATION.KEEP
CONTAINRS CLOSED.WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.AVOID SKIN,EYES &
CLOTHING CONTACT;OUTSIDE OR DETACHED STORAGE IS PREFERRED;NO SMKG
IN AREA

Exposure Controls

Respiratory Protection:SUPPLIED AIR RESPIR/SCBA; ESCAPE: GAS MASK
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST TO MAINTN BELOW TLV.
Protective Gloves:IMPERVIOUS
Eye Protection:GOGGLES/FACE SHIELD
Other Protective Equipment:FULL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING,SAFETY SHOWER,EYE
WASH STATION
Supplemental Safety and Health
MSDS FM MFR DATED:27 AUG 85,CONFORMS TO OSHA HAZ COMM STD.

Chemical Properties

HCC:F3
Boiling Pt:=132.2C, 270.F
Vapor Pres:12
Vapor Density:3.9
Spec Gravity:1.10
Evaporation Rate & Reference:1.0(BU-AC=1)
Solubility in Water:NEGLIGIBLE
Appearance and Odor:CLEAR COLORLESS LIQUID.FAINT ALMOND LIKE ODOR.

Stability

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
OXIDIZERS,DIMETHYL SULFOXIDE, & SILVER PERCHLORATE
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, IGNITION SOURCES
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HCL GAS,PHOSGENE GAS,CO,CO*2 UPON
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION.

Disposal

Waste Disposal Methods:COLLECTED SPILLS MAY BE ATOMIZED IN A
RCRA-APPROVED COMBUSTION CHAMBER OR SHIPPED TO RCRA APPROVED
FACILITY FOR DISPOSAL;RQ(CWA/CERCLA):100LBS;ENSURE COMPLIANCE
W/LOCAL,STATE, & FEDERAL REGS.

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