Product ID:BENZOTRIAZOLE
MSDS Date:01/08/1992
FSC:6810
NIIN:01-095-2465
MSDS Number: BLWGW

Emergency Phone: 201-945-9400/800-424-9300(CHEMTREC)

Info Phone: 201-945-9400

Preparer: J.J.BURGARD(201-313-1187)

Cage: 82925

Telephone: 201-945-9400

Cage: 82925

1,2,3-BENZOTRIAZOLE

CAS: 95-14-7

RTECS: DM1225000

Fraction By Weight: 100%

OSHA PEL 15 MG/M3 TDUST

ACGIH TLV: 10 MG/M3 TDUST; 9192

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:NO Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:MAIN HAZARDS ARE EYE IRRITATION AND
INHALATION OF DUST WHICH AFFECTS THE UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT.
PRODUCT IS ALSO TOXIC BY INGESTION.
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: REDNESS, STINGING, BURNING SENSATION AND
IRRITATION. SKIN: REDNESS AND IRRITATION. INHALATION/INGESTION:
BURNING SENSATION AND IRRITATION TO THE NOSE, MOUTH, THROAT, UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT AND G.I. TRACT.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:PRODUCT DUST WILL AGGRAVATE
PRE-EXISTING RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS.

First Aid:EYES: FLOOD WITH WATER FOR I5 MINUTES. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION.
SKIN: WASH EXPOSED AREAS WITH WATER AND MILD SOAP. IF IRRITATION
PERSISTS, GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INHALATION: MOVE VICTIM TO FRESH
AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE CPR. IF BREATHING DIFFICULT GIVE
OXYGEN. GET MEDICAL ATTENTION. INGESTION: ADMINISTER LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER AND INDUCE VOMITING IF VICTIM IS CONSCIOUS. GET
MEDICAL ATTENTION.

Flash Point Method:COC
Flash Point:340F,171C
Extinguishing Media:DRY CHEMICAL, FOAM OF CARBON DIOXIDE.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WATER MAY BE INEFFECTIVE. IF USED,FOG NOZZLES
ARE PREFERRABLE.WATER MAY BE USED TO COOL CLOSED CONTAINERS EXPOSED
TO EXTREME HEAT TO PREVENT POSSIBLE EXPLOSION.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:AIRBORNE DUST IS RATED AS A SEVERE
EXPLOSION HAZARD AT A MINIMUM CONCENTRATION OF 0.03 OUNCE PER CUBIC
FOOT (30 GRAMS PER CUBIC METER).

Spill Release Procedures:DO NOT ALLOW SPILL TO ENTER DRAINS,SEWERS OR
WATERWAYS. VACUUM OR SWEEP UP AND REUSE IF POSSIBLE. IF NOT
RE-USABLE, PLACE IN PROPER CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. FLUSH AREA WITH
LARGE AMOUNTS OF WATER. COM PLY WITH ALL SPILL NOTIFICATION
REGULATIONS.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE GIVEN BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY WELL VENTILATED
AREA AWAY FROM OXIDIZERS. KEEP CONTAINERS CLOSED. ISOLATE FROM OPEN
IGNITION SOURCES. ENFORCE NO SMOKING RULES.
Other Precautions:AVOID BREATHING DUST. AVOID EYE AND SKIN CONTACT.
CLEAN CONTAMINATED EQUIPMENT THOROUGHLY BEFORE STARTING REPAIR
WORK. USE EXPLOSION-PROOF EQUIPMENT.

Respiratory Protection:NONE NORMALLY REQUIRED. HOWEVER, IF WORKING IN
CONFINED AREAS, IF HEAVY DUST IS EXPECTED OR IF RECOMMENDED
EXPOSURE LIMITS ARE EXCEEDED, USE NIOSH-APPROVED RESPIRATORY
PROTECTION FOR NUISANCE DUST.
Ventilation:EXPLOSION-PROOF MECHANICAL (GENERAL) AND LOCAL EXHAUST
RECOMMENDED.
Protective Gloves:RUBBER OR VINYL.
Eye Protection:SAFETY GLASSES OR GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:EYEWASH STATION AND EMERGENCY SHOWER. WEAR
LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT AND PANTS WHEN HANDLING CHEMICALS.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH HANDS AND FACE AFTER HANDLING THIS
PRODUCT. SHOWER AFTER WORKING IN DUSTY CONDITIONS.LAUNDER
CONTAMINATED CLOTHING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
USE THIS PRODUCT ONLY WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID CREATING
AIRBORNE DUST CONCENTRATIONS WHICH COULD CONSTITUTE A POTENTIAL
DUST EXPLOSION HAZARD. ISOLATE ANY OPEN IGNITION SOURCES. USE
EXPLOSION- PROOF EQUIPMENT.

HCC:N1
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:664F,351C
Vapor Pres:0.04
Spec Gravity:1.36
Solubility in Water:2.0%
Appearance and Odor:OFF WHITE POWDER, SLIGHT CHARACTERISTIC ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:NONE

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZERS.
Stability Condition to Avoid:HEAT, SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND IGNITION
SOURCES.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE,
NITROGEN OXIDES AND HCN IN REDUCING ATMOSPHERE.

Waste Disposal Methods:CONTACT YOUR LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL OFFICER. DIPOSE
OF WASTE IN COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS.

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