Product ID:PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE
MSDS Date:01/03/1992
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-664-6610
MSDS Number: BNWMZ

TAMPA LIGHTWHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

1106 W PLATT ST
TAMPA, FL 33606-2142
US

Emergency Phone: 813-251-2407

Info Phone: 813-251-2407

Preparer: C BAKER

Cage: LO769

TAMPA LIGHTWHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

TAMPA, FL 33606-2142 US

Telephone: 813-251-2407

Cage: LO769

PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE

CAS: 106-46-7

RTECS: CZ4550000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL 75 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 10 PPM,A3 9394

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:UNKNOWN Ingestion:YES
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:VARIOUS LONG-TERM CHRONIC INHALATION
STUDIES INVOLVING SEVERAL SPECIES OF EXPERIMENTAL ANIMALS HAVE
REVEALED LIVER, AND TO A LESSER EXTENT, KIDNEY DAMAGE IN THE
EXPOSED ANIMALS. SIMILAR LIVER AND KIDN EY EFFECTS WERE NOTED IN
ORAL STUDIES IN RATS AND RABBITS.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NTP DATA FROM 2 YR GAUAGE STUDY WHICH
INDICATED EVIDENCE OF CARCINOGENITY (MICE). DATA INCONSISTENT
W/PREVIOUS STUDY.
Effects of Overexposure:HEADACHE, DIZZINESS, EYE, NOSE & THROAT
IRRITATION, FEELING OF DRUNKENESS, UNCONSCIOUSNESS & EVEN DEATH IN
CONFINED OR POORLY VENTILATED AREAS. CARDIAC SENSITATION, LEAVING
TO VENDRICULAR MAY OCCUR IN SOME INDIVIDUALS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE KNOWN.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. EYE
OR SKIN CONTACT: FOR EYE CONTACT, FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER. FOR SKIN CONTACT FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER.
INGESTION: IF CONSCIOUS, DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF WATER. DO NOT
INDUCE VOMITING. TAKE IMMEDIATELY TO A HOSPITAL OR PHYSICIAN.

Flash Point:148F,64C
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
APP17MAR92ELF-CONTAINED PRESSURE DEMAND BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:BURNS TO FORM TOXIC, CORROSIVE HYDROGEN
CHLORIDE AND POSSIBLE TRACES OF PHOSGENE.

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC UNPROTECTED. PROVIDE MAX VENT/REMOVE
IGNIT SOURCE. EQUIP W/NIOSH/MSHA SCBA/FULL FACE PIECE AIRLINES
RSPRTR W/AUX SCBA(S) (PRESSURE MODE). EYE/SKIN PROTECT PERMITTED IN
AREA. W/CARE SHOVEL/SWEEP S PILLED MAT'L. PLACE INTO CLSD CNTNRS. *
Neutralizing Agent:N/K * MAINTAIN VENT TILL VAPOR ELIMINATED. FLUSH
SPILL AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE BUT NOT BELOW 32F.
STORE ONLY IN TIGHTLY CLOSED, PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS. VAPORS
WILL COLLECT IN LOW AREAS.
Other Precautions:DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH FLAME, HOT GLOWING
SURFACES OR ELECTRIC ARCS. TOXIC TO FISH. DO NOT BREATHE VAPORS.
USE ONLY IN PROPERLY VENTILATED AREAS. AVOID CONTACT W/SKIN. DO
NOT SWALLOW. DO NOT EAT DRINK OR EAT OR SWALLOW IN WRK AREA.

Respiratory Protection:NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED ORGANIC VAPOR CARTRIDGE OR
CANISTER RESPIRATOR FOR ROUTING WORK PURPOSES WHEN AIR
CONCENTRATIONS EXCEED THE PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS. IF DUST IS
PRESENT USE A PARTICULATE PREFIL TER.
Ventilation:LOCAL EXHAUST VENTILTAION SUFFICIENT TO MAINTAIN WORK PLACE
CONCENTRATION LEVELS BELOW PERMISSIBLE EXPOSURE LIMITS.
Protective Gloves:VITON.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL SAFETY GOGGLES.
Other Protective Equipment:IMPERVIOUS BOOTS, APRONS, OR CHEMICAL SUITS
SHOULD BE USED WHEN NECESSARY.
Supplemental Safety and Health

HCC:T4
Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:345F,174C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:127F,53C
Vapor Pres:1.027 @25C
Vapor Density:5.07
Spec Gravity:1.248 @ 55 C
pH:NEUTRL
Viscosity:SOLID
Solubility in Water:77 PPM @ 30 C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID WITH PENETRATIVE AROMIC
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100

NONE
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, HOT GLOWING SURFACE OR
ELECTRIC ARCS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND POSSIBLE TRACES
OF PHOSGENE.

Waste Disposal Methods:MUST BE DISPOSED OF BY BURNING IN AN APPROVED
INCINERATOR OR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT
FACILITY.

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