MSDS NAME:CHLOROBENZENE, 99+%, SPECTROPHOTOMETRIC GRA
NIIN:00N037935
MSDS Number: BQVJJ
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:414-273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
LD50 LC50 Mixture:LD50:(ORAL RAT)2290 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:HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED OR
ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. VAPOR OR MIST IS IRRITATING TO THE EYES,
MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT. CAUSES SKIN
IRRITATION. EXPOSURE CAN CAUSE NAUSEA, DIZZINESS AND HEADACHE,
DAMAGE TO LIVERAND KIDNEYS. CHRONIC:POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:LISTED AS A POSSIBLE CARCINOGEN BY
MANUFACTURER .
Effects of Overexposure:SEE HEALTH HAZARDS.
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
======================= First Aid Measures =======================
First Aid:EYE:IMMED FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
SEEK MEDICAL ADVISE. CONTAM OF EYES SHOULD BE TREATED BY
IMMED/PRLNGD IRRIGATION W/COPIOUS AMTS OF WATER. INHAL:MOVE TO
FRESH AIR. IF NOT BRTHG GIVE ARTF RESP. IF BRTHG DFCLT, GIVE O*2.
INGEST:WASH OUT MOUTH W/WATER IF PERSON IS CONSCIOUS. CALL MD.
SKIN:FLUSH W/COPIOUS AMOUNTS OF WATER CALL MD . WASH CONTAM CLTHG
BEFORE REUSE.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
Flash Point:75.0F,23.9C
Lower Limits:1.3%
Upper Limits:7.1%
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR
APPROPRIATE FOAM.
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA & FULL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT . FLAMMABLE LIQUID.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
VAPOR MAY TRAVEL CONSIDERABLE DISTANCE TO SOURCE OF IGNITION AND
FLASH BACK.
Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. SHUT OFF ALL SOURCES OF
IGNITION. WEAR NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED SCBA, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY
RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR VERMICULITE AND PLACE IN CLOSED
CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENT AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AFTER
MATERIAL PICKUP COMPLETE.
Neutralizing Agent:NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
====================== Handling and Storage ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE. KEEP AWAY
FROM HEAT, SOURCES OF IGNITION, SPARKS AND OPEN FLAME. KEEP TIGHTLY
CLOSED. FLAMMABLE. NO SMOKING.
Other Precautions:HARMFUL LIQUID. IRRITANT. DO NOT BREATHE VAPOR. DO
NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING. AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED
EXPOSURE. IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE (SHOW LABEL WHERE
POSSIBLE). POS SIBLE RISK OF IRREVERSIBLE EFFECTS.
Respiratory Protection:WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR.
Ventilation:USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT GLOVES.
Eye Protection:CHEMICAL WORKERS GOGGLES .
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH. OTHER PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING.
Work Hygienic Practices:WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health
NONE SPECIFIED BY MANUFACTURER.
Waste Disposal Methods:BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN
AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER BUT EXERT EXTRA CARE IN IGNITING AS THIS
MATERIAL IS HIGHLY FLAMMABLE. DISPOSAL MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH
LOCAL, STATE AND FED ERAL REGULATIONS .
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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
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particular situation.