MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET
PRODUCT:
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Date of Issue: Dec 2010
1. IDENTIFICATION OF CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION:
Product Names:
p-Dichlorobenzene
Supplier’s Product Code
Other Names:
Recommended Use:
Formula:
Chemical family:
Toilet Blocks, Deodorant Blocks, Urinal Tablets
Deodoriser in urinals.
C6H4Cl2
Aromatic chlorohydrocarbon
Supplier:
Address:
Telephone Number:
Emergency Telephone:
ACN:
Formula Chemicals (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd
86 Hermitage Rd West Ryde NSW 2114
(02) 9807 4266
(02) 9807 4266 or Poisons Information 131126
001 129 406
2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE. DANGEROUS GOODS.
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC.
Hazard Category:
Risk phrases:
Safety phrases:
SUSDP Classification:
ADG Classification:
Xn; Harmful, Xi; irritant
R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S2; Keep out of reach of children., S24/25; Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S46
If swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and
show this container or label.
Schedule 5
Nil
3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Synonyms:
Nil
Appearance:
White crystalline solid, with penetrating aromatic odour.
Ingredients:
Chemical Name, CAS No
1, 4-Dichlorobenzene, 106-46-7
Proportion
99.9%
Risk Phrases
R22, R36/R38
All the constituents of this material are listed on the Australian Inventory of Chemical Substances (AICS)
4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Poison Information Centres in each state can provide additional assistance for scheduled poisons. Phone 131126 from
anywhere in Australia
Ingestion:
DO NOT give milk or oil. If more than 15 minutes from hospital induce vomiting preferably by using Ipecac syrup
APF if available.
Eye Contact:
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Immediately flush the contaminated eye(s) with water for AT LEAST 15 minutes, by the clock, holding the eyelid(s)
open and see a doctor.
Skin Contact:
Wash thoroughly with copious quantities of water. Use soap if available.
Inhalation:
Remove to fresh air.
Other First Aid:
Provide general supportive measures (comfort, warmth, rest). Consult a physician and/or the nearest Poison Control
Centre.
Notes to physician:
Administration of adrenalin may be contra indicated for over exposure to p-Dichlorobenzene.
5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
Fire fighting further advice:
Autoignition temperature above 560oC. Avoid flames, hot surfaces and electric arcs. Hydrogen Chloride and traces
of Phosgene formed on decomposition. Water fog will solidify product.
Suitable Extinguishing media:
Non-flammable. Fire fighters to wear self contained breathing apparatus if there is a risk of exposure to vapour or
products of combustion.
6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Small Spills: Sweep up and place in labelled sealed container for disposal
Large Spills:
CLEANUP Avoid secondary accidents, floors may become slippery. Pick up excess for disposal and rinse residue
with water.
DISPOSAL Consign to chemical dump by licenced chemical waster hauler to be disposed of within local authority
laws.
7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
HANDLING No special requirements.
STORAGE CONDITIONS Combustible for storage. Store in cool, dry place away from naked flames and ignition
sources.
8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Exposure Standards:
Engineering Controls:
Personal Protection:
O.S.H.A. 75 p.p.m. 8 hour T.W.A./S.T.E.L.110p.p.m.
Use in well ventilated area. Keep containers closed when not in use. Local exhaust to keep
levels below exposure limit.
Organic vapour cartridge or canister respirator, safety goggles, vitron gloves, overalls/apron
or chemical suit.
9. PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance:
White crystalline solid, with penetrating aromatic odour
Specific Gravity:
1.248 @ 55oC
Flash Point:
67 deg C
Flammability limits
Unknown
pH:
Not available
Solubility in water:
Not available
Boiling Point (ºC)
174
Melting Point (ºC)
53
Percent Volatiles
Not available
10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
INCOMPATIBILITY - No data available
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HAZARDOUS DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
Hydrogen Chloride
HAZARDOUS POLYMERIZATION
No data available
CORROSIVITY TO METALS Non-corrosive
EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO MECHANICAL IMPACT
No data available
EXPLOSION DATA - SENSITIVITY TO STATIC CHARGE
No data available
FIRE HAZARD COMMENTS Will not burn or support combustion.
FIRE EXTINGUISHING AGENTS
Use an extinguisher appropriate to the material which is burning
FIRE FIGHTING PROCEDURES Water can be used to extinguish a fire in an area where product is stored.
COMBUSTION PRODUCTS
No data available
11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute Effects:
Ingestion:
Moderately toxic
Eye Contact:
Slightly irritating.
Skin Contact:
Practically non-toxic. LD50>6gm/kg (DERMAL)
Inhalation:
Slightly irritating.
Long term Effects:
Overexposure may cause delayed kidney injury. Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Chronic ingestion may cause
liver damage. May cause anemia and other blood cell abnormalities.
Toxicity Data:
LD 50 (Rat) 2-3,000mg/kg
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Because 1,4-dichlorobenzene does not dissolve easily in water, the small amounts that enter bodies of water quickly
evaporate into the air. If it is released to groundwater, it may be transported to surface water. Depending on conditions,
some 1,4-dichlorobenzene may bind to soil and sediment. Soil organisms do not usually easily break down 1,4Dichlorobenzene in soil. There is evidence that plants and fish absorb 1,4-dichlorobenzene. It has been detected at
concentrations up to 400 ppb in fish.
Ecotoxicity: Fish (fresh water) 50ppm lethal (no time interval specified) Rainbow trout (fresh water) TLm= 880mg/48H
13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Materials can be recovered and/or reprocessed. Solid below 560 oC. Collect solid and consult. Refer to State Land
Waste Management Authority.
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
UN No:
Proper shipping name:
Class:
Packing Group:
Hazchem Code:
EPG
Segregation Dangerous Goods
3077
ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID
9
III
2X
47
Not applicable
15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Classified as hazardous according to the criteria of NOHSC, SUSDP schedule 5, Dangerous good according to ADG
code
R-phrases:
R22 Harmful if swallowed. R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
S-phrases:
S2; Keep out of reach of children., S24/25; Avoid contact with skin and eyes. S46 If
swallowed, contact a doctor or Poisons Information Centre immediately and show this container or label.
16. OTHER INFORMATION
References:
(1) National Code of Practice for the preparation of MSDS [NOHSC:2011(2003), (2) List of Designated Hazardous
Substances [NOHSC:10005:1999] (3) ADG Code 6th Edition (3) Recochem MSDS p-dichlorobenzene May 1999
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(4) Toxicological profile for 1,4-dichlorobenzene. Atlanta, GA: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services,
Public Health Service.
Contact Point: Quality Assurance Manager Tel (02) 9807 4266
DISCLAIMER: All information given in this data sheet and by the company's technical staff is compiled from the best information currently available to the company. The
company accepts no responsibility whatsoever for its accuracy or for any results which may be obtained by customers. Any customer who relies upon any advice or information
given in this data sheet by the company or by its technical staff does so entirely at its own risk, and the company will not be liable for any loss or damage thereby suffered
notwithstanding any want of care on the part of the company or its staff in compiling or giving the advice or information.
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