Chlorobenzene SDS

Flammable liquids, Category 3

Skin irritation, Category 2

Acute toxicity - Category 4, Inhalation

Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2

H226 Flammable liquid and vapour

H315 Causes skin irritation

H332 Harmful if inhaled

H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

P210 Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

P233 Keep container tightly closed.

P240 Ground and bond container and receiving equipment.

P241 Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting/...] equipment.

P242 Use non-sparking tools.

P243 Take action to prevent static discharges.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...

P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse affected areas with water [or shower].

P370+P378 In case of fire: Use ... to extinguish.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...

P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).

P332+P317 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help.

P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P317 Get medical help.

P391 Collect spillage.

P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.

P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.

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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.

Refer for medical attention .

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

Irritating to skin, eyes and mucous membranes. Repeated exposure of skin may cause dermatitis due to defatting action. Chronic inhalation of vapors or mist may result in damage to lungs, liver, and kidneys. Acute vapor exposures can cause symptoms ranging from coughing to transient anesthesia and central nervous system depression. (USCG, 1999)

Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Benzene and Related Compounds

Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.

Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Burning in open flame can form toxic phosgene and hydrogen chloride gases. Behavior in Fire: Heavy vapor can travel a considerable distance to a source of ignition and flash back. (USCG, 1999)

Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

Remove all ignition sources. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Ventilation. Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES. Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures: Use personal protective equipment. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Remove all sources of ignition. Beware of vapours accumulating to form explosive concentrations. Vapours can accumulate in low areas. Environmental precautions: Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided. Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up: Contain spillage, and then collect with an electrically protected vacuum cleaner or by wet-brushing and place in container for disposal according to local regulations.

NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking. Above 27°C use a closed system, ventilation and explosion-proof electrical equipment. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.

Fireproof. Separated from strong oxidants.Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers whigh are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage.

TLV: 10 ppm as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI issued.MAK: 23 mg/m3, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: C.EU-OEL: 23 mg/m3, 5 ppm as TWA; 70 mg/m3, 15 ppm as STEL

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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.

Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.

Protective gloves.

Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.

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Decomposes on heating and on contact with hot surfaces and flames. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes. Reacts violently with strong oxidants. This generates fire and explosion hazard. Attacks rubber and some plastics.

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Dangerous fire hazard when exposed to heat or flame.CHLOROBENZENE undergoes a sometimes explosive reaction with powdered sodium or phosphorus trichloride + sodium. May react violently with dimethyl sulfoxide. Reacts vigorously with oxidizing agents. Attacks some forms of plastic, rubber and coatings. Forms a shock sensitive solvated salt with silver perchlorate. (NTP, 1992).

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Contact with strong oxidizers may cause fires and explosions.

Flammable liquid. Vapors are heavier than air and may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Combustion by-products include phosgene and hydrogen chloride gases.

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Cancer Classification: Group D Not Classifiable as to Human Carcinogenicity

No information is available on the reproductive or developmental effects of chlorobenzene in humans. Chronic inhalation exposure of rats to chlorobenzene did not adversely affect reproductive performance or fertility. However, a slight increase in the incidence of degenerative testicular changes was observed. Chlorobenzene does not appear to be a developmental toxicant and did not produce structural malformations in rats and rabbits acutely exposed via inhalation.

The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. If this liquid is swallowed, aspiration into the lungs may result in chemical pneumonitis. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in lowering of consciousness.

The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys.

A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Information ... concerning the biodegradation potential of chlorobenzene indicates that this compound will ... eventually degrade, but not at an environmentally important rate unless the microorganisms present are already growing on another hydrocarbon source.

BCF values of 4.3 to 39.6 and 3.9 to 22.8 were measured for chlorobenzene in carp (Cyprinus carpio) at chemical concentrations of 0.15 and 0.015 mg/L, respectively(1). A log BCF of 2.65 has been reported for chlorobenzene in fathead minnows(2) that corresponds to a BCF of 450(SRC). A BCF of 41 was measured in bluegill fish (Lepomis macrochirus) over a 14-day exposure period(3). According to a classification scheme(4), these BCF values suggest the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms ranges from low to high, provided the compound is not metabolized by the organism(SRC). Dissolved organic matter that is present in interstitial water may greatly reduce the amount of a chemical that is available for accumulation(5). In one set of experiments, midge larvae were found to accumulate higher tissue-to-sediment ratios of chlorobenzene from a low-organic content sediment than from a high-organic content sediment(5). BCFs of 0.25 (from sediment), 11 (from interstitial water), and 10 (overlying water) were measured for midge larvae exposed to chlorobenzene under equilibrium exposure conditions(5). BCFs of 0.15 (from sediment), 310 (from interstitial water), and 5 (from overlying water) were measured for midge larvae exposed to chlorobenzene sorbed to high-organic content sediment under nonequilibrium exposure conditions(5). BCFs of 0.72 (from sediment), 18 (from interstitial water), and 2,187 (from overlying water) were measured for midge larvae exposed to chlorobenzene sorbed to low-organic content sediment under nonequilibrium exposure conditions(5).

Koc values of 313.1 and 146.5 were measured on Captina silt loam (1.49% organic carbon) and McLaurin sandy loam, (0.66% organic carbon), respectively(1). Equilibrium sorption constant (Ks) values of 0.295 and 0.09 were determined in Eustis fine sand (13 g/kg clay, 32 g/kg silt, 955 g/kg sand, 3.9 g/kg organic carbon) and Tampa (6 g/kg clay, 23 g/kg silt, 971 g/kg sand, and 1.3 g/kg organic carbon) soils, respectively(2); corresponding Koc values are 76 and 69(SRC). Equilibrium sorption coefficients of 0.014 and 10.20 were measured on Borden (98% sand, 1% silt, 1% clay, 0.29% organic carbon) and Mt. Lemmon (60.3% sand, 24.0% silt, 15.7% clay, 12.6% organic carbon) soils, respectively(3); corresponding Koc values are 4.8 and 81(SRC). According to a classification scheme(4), these Koc values suggest that chlorobenzene is expected to have moderate to very high mobility in soil(SRC). The sorption isotherm for chlorobenzene onto muck soil (49.0% organic carbon) was linear(5). A Kd value of 166.34 was measured for chlorobenzene using dewatered activated sludge (18% solids) that had been dried and sieved; 3.28% of the chlorobenzene was desorbed during the desorption phase of the experiment(6). Partition coefficients of 0.35, 0.33, and 0.38 were measured for chlorobenzene on primary sludge, mixed liquor solids, and digested sludge, respectively(7). Sorption coefficients of 0.48 and 0.29 were measured on primary sludge and anaerobically digested sludge, respectively(8). Partition coefficients of 48 and 29 were measured in high organic carbon (14.5%) and low organic carbon (3.6%) Sherman Island sediments, respectively(9).

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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

ADR/RID: UN1134 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: UN1134 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: UN1134 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: CHLOROBENZENE (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: CHLOROBENZENE (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: CHLOROBENZENE (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: 3 (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: III (For reference only, please check.)

IMDG: III (For reference only, please check.)

IATA: III (For reference only, please check.)

ADR/RID: Yes

IMDG: Yes

IATA: Yes

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Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding.