Product ID:PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE
MSDS Date:06/05/1996
FSC:6840
NIIN:00-664-6610
MSDS Number: CDXSX

TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

1106 WEST PLATT ST
TAMPA, FL 33606
US

Emergency Phone: 813-251-2407

Info Phone: 813-254-4305

Preparer: RICHARD A. BOWER JR.

Cage: 4U263

TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND

TAMPA, FL 33606 US

Telephone: 813-254-4305

Cage: 4U263

PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE

CAS: 106-46-7

RTECS: CZ4550000

Fraction By Weight: 99.9%

OSHA PEL 75 PPM

ACGIH TLV: 75 PPM

EPA Report Quantity: 100 LBS

DOT Report Quantity: 100 LBS

Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES Skin:YES Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO IARC:NO OSHA:NO
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 VENTRICULAR MAY OCCUR IN SOME INDIVIDUALS.

First Aid:INHALATION: REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING, GIVE
ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
EYE: FLUSH THOROUGHLY WITH PLENTY OF WATER. SKIN: FLUSH THOROUGHLY
WITH SOAP & W ATER. INGEST: IF CONSCIOUS DRINK LARGE QUANTITIES OF
WATER. DONT INDUCE VOMIT. TAKE TO HOSPITAL/DR.

Flash Point Method:TCC
Flash Point:148F,64C
Autoignition Temp:Autoignition Temp Text:NA
Extinguishing Media:CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL.
Fire Fighting Procedures:FIRE FIGHTERS MUST WEAR NIOSH/MSHA
SELF-CONTAINED PRESSURE DEMAND BREATHING APPARATUS.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:HAZARDOUS GASSES WHEN BURNED.

Spill Release Procedures:EVAC AREA. PROVIDE MAXIMUM VENTILATION, REMOVE
IGNIT SOURCES. USE NIOSH/MSHA SCBA W/FULL FACE PIECE AIRLINE
RESPIRATORS IN POSITIVE PRESSURE MODE. SHOVEL/SWEEP UP SPILLED
MAT'L. CONTAINERIZE. MAINTAIN VENT. FLUSH AREA W/WATER.

Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE >32F. STORE IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED, PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS. VAPORS WILL COLLECT IN
LOW AREAS.

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
NK

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:345F,174C
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:127F,53C
Decomp Temp:Decomp Text:NE
Vapor Pres:1.027 @25C
Vapor Density:5.07
Spec Gravity:1.248 @ 55 C
pH:NEUTRL
Viscosity:SOLID
Evaporation Rate & Reference:NA
Solubility in Water:77 PPM @ 30 C
Appearance and Odor:WHITE CRYSTALLINE SOLID WITH PENETRATIVE AROMIC
ODOR.
Percent Volatiles by Volume:100.0

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
NK
Stability Condition to Avoid:OPEN FLAMES, HOT GLOWING SURFACES OR
ELECTRIC ARCS.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:HYDROGEN CHLORIDE AND POSSIBLE TRACES
OF PHOSGENE.

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

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