===================== Product Identification =====================
MSDS NAME:PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE
NIIN:00-664-6610
MSDS Number: CDXSX
=== Responsible Party ===
Company:TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Address:1106 WEST PLATT ST
City:TAMPA
State:FL
ZIP:33606
Country:US
Info Phone Num:813-251-2407 FAX: 813-254-4305
Emergency Phone Num:813-251-2407
Preparer's Name:RICHARD A. BOWER JR.
CAGE:4U263
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company:TAMPA LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND
Address:1106 WEST PLATT ST
Box:City:TAMPA
State:FL
ZIP:33606
Country:US
Phone:813-251-2407 FAX: 813-254-4305
CAGE:4U263
============= Composition/Information on Ingredients =============
Name:PARA-DICHLOROBENZENE
CAS:106-46-7
RTECS #:CZ4550000
Fraction by Wt: 99.9%
Other REC Limits:NONE SPECIFIED
OSHA PEL:75 PPM
ACGIH TLV:75 PPM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS
===================== Hazards Identification =====================
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 Measures =======================
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.
===================== Fire Fighting Measures =====================
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.
================== Accidental Release Measures ==================
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 ======================
Handling and Storage Precautions:STORE IN COOL PLACE >32F. STORE IN
TIGHTLY CLOSED, PROPERLY LABELED CONTAINERS. VAPORS WILL COLLECT IN
LOW AREAS.
============= Exposure Controls/Personal Protection =============
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
================== Physical/Chemical Properties ==================
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 and Reactivity Data =================
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.
==================== Disposal Considerations ====================
Waste Disposal Methods:DISPOSE OF BY BURNING IN AN APPROVED INCINERATOR
OR DISPOSAL IN AN APPROVED HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITY.
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.
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