Product ID:1-CHLORO-2,4-DINITROBENZENE GRADE 1, C6396
MSDS Date:03/02/1988
FSC:6810
NIIN:00N065676
MSDS Number: BZRMS

Emergency Phone: 314-771-5765

Info Phone: 800-325-8070; 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

Telephone: 314-771-5765

Cage: 21076

BENZENE, 1-CHLORO-2,4-DINITRO-; (1-CHLORO-2,4-DINTROBENZENE

CAS: 97-00-7

RTECS: CZ0525000

OSHA PEL N/K

ACGIH TLV: N/K

LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50: (ORAL, RAT) 1070 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:ACUTE: MAY BE FATAL IF INHALED,
SWALLOWED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY
TRACT. SYMPTOMS OF EXPOSURE MAY INC LUDE BURNING SENSATION,
COUGHING, WHEEZING, LARYNGITIS, SHORTNESS OF BREATH, HEADACHE,
NAUSEA AND (EFTS OF OVEREXP)
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NOT RELEVANT
Effects of Overexposure:HLTH HAZ: VOMITING. ABSORPTION INTO THE BODY
LEADS TO THE FORMATION OF METHEMOGLOBIN WHICH IN SUFFICIENT
CONCENTRATION CAUSES CYANOSIS. ONSET MAY BE DELAYED 2 TO 4 HOURS OR
LONGER. MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC RESPIRATORY AND SKIN REACTIONS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

First Aid:INGEST: CALL MD IMMEDIATELY . EYES/SKIN: IMMEDIATELY FLUSH
EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES
WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES. INHAL: REMOVE TO
FRE SH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF
BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN. CALL MD. WASH CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING BEFORE REUSE.

Flash Point:367F,186C
Lower Limits:2%
Upper Limits:22%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER,
ALCOHOL OR POLYMER FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:USE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA AND FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT .
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED
SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY RUBBER
GLOVES. SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SI TE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS
COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN A COOL,
DRY PLACE.
Other Precautions:DO NOT BREATHE DUST. DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON
CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE. READILY ABSORBED
THROUGH SKIN. HIGHLY TOXIC. SEVERE IRRITANT. STRONG SENSITIZER.

Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:MECHANICAL EXHAUST REQUIRED.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:ANSI APPRVD CHEM WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:ANSI APPROVED EYE WASH & DELUGE SHOWER .
WEAR OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:>120F,>49C
Appearance and Odor:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.

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

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE
SOLVENT AND BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL
LAWS.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.