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CHEMICALS
NILE
CHEMICALS
1.
IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/MIXTURE AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING
Product
name : 4-Chlorobenzoic acid
2.
HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
Classification
of the substance or mixture
According
to Regulation (EC) No1272/2008
Harmful
if swallowed. Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
Label
elements
Pictogram
Signal
word Warning
Hazard
statement(s)
H302
Harmful if swallowed.
H315
Causes skin irritation.
H319
Causes serious eye irritation.
H335
May cause respiratory irritation.
Precautionary
statement(s)
P261
Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray.
P305
+ P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes.
Remove
contact
lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
Hazard
symbol(s)
Xn
Harmful
R-phrase(s)
R22
Harmful if swallowed.
R36/37/38
Irritating to eyes, respiratory system and skin.
S-phrase(s)
S26
In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and
seek
medical advice.
S36
Wear suitable protective clothing.
Other
hazards - none
3.
COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Formula
: C7H5ClO2
Molecular
Weight : 156,57 g/mol
CAS-No.
EC-No. Index-No. Classification Concentration
4-Chlorobenzoic
acid
74-11-3
200-805-9 - Acute Tox. 4; Skin Irrit. 2; Eye
Irrit.
2; STOT SE 3; H302,
H315,
H319, H335
Xn,
R22 - R36/37/38
For
the full text of the H-Statements mentioned in this Section, see Section 16.
4.
FIRST AID MEASURES
General
advice Consult a physician. Show this
safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.
If
inhaled If breathed in, move person into
fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.
In
case of skin contact Wash off with soap and
plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In
case of eye contact Rinse thoroughly with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If
swallowed Never give anything by mouth to
an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
5.
FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Suitable
extinguishing media Use water spray,
alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special
protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear
self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
6.
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal
precautions Use personal protective
equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapors, mist or gas. Ensure
adequate
ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust.
Environmental
precautions Do not let product enter
drains.
Methods
and materials for containment and cleaning up Pick
up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in
suitable, closed
containers
for disposal.
7.
HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions
for safe handling Avoid contact with skin
and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide
appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures
for preventive fire
protection.
Conditions
for safe storage Keep container tightly
closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Store in cool place.
8.
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION
Personal
protective equipment
Respiratory
protection For nuisance exposures use type
P95 (US) or type P1 (EU EN 143) particle respirator.For higher level
protection
use type OV/AG/P99 (US) or type ABEK-P2 (EU EN 143) respirator cartridges. Use
respirators
and
components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as
NIOSH (US) or
CEN
(EU).
Hand
protection Handle with gloves. Gloves must
be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique (without
touching
glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of
contaminated gloves
after
use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and
dry hands.
The
selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive
89/686/EEC and the
standard
EN 374 derived from it.
Eye
protection Safety glasses with side-shields
conforming to EN166 Use equipment for eye protection tested and
approved
under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).
Skin
and body protection Complete suit
protecting against chemicals, The type of protective equipment must be selected
according
to
the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific
workplace.
Hygiene
measures Handle in accordance with good
industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at
the
end of workday.
9.
PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance
Form powder
Colour
white
Safety
data
pH
no data available
Melting
point 238 - 241 °C - lit.
Boiling
point no data available
Flash
point 238 °C - closed cup
Ignition
temperature no data available
Lower
explosion limit no data available
Upper
explosion limit no data available
Water
solubility no data available
10.
STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical
stability Stable under recommended storage
conditions.
Conditions
to avoid no data available
Materials
to avoid Strong oxidizing agents, Strong
bases
Hazardous
decomposition products Hazardous
decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon oxides, Hydrogen
chloride gas
11.
TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Acute
toxicity LD50 Oral - rat - 1.170 mg/kg
Skin
corrosion/irritation no data available
Serious
eye damage/eye irritation no data available
Respiratory
or skin sensitization no data available
Germ
cell mutagenicity no data available
Carcinogenicity
IARC: No component of this product present
at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as
probable,
possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Reproductive
toxicity no data available
Specific
target organ toxicity - single exposure Inhalation
- May cause respiratory irritation.
Specific
target organ toxicity - repeated exposure no
data available
Aspiration
hazard no data available
Potential
health effects Inhalation May be harmful if
inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation.
Ingestion
Harmful if swallowed.
Skin
May be harmful if absorbed through skin.
Causes skin irritation.
Eyes
Causes serious eye irritation.
Signs
and Symptoms of Exposure
To
the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties
have not been thoroughly
investigated.
Additional
Information RTECS: DG4976010
12.
ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Toxicity
Toxicity
to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates.
LC50
- Daphnia pulex (Water flea) - > 100 mg/l - 96 h
Persistence
and degradability
Bioaccumulative
potential
Bioaccumulation
Leuciscus idus (Golden orfe) - 3
d
Bioconcentration
factor (BCF): 3,4
Mobility
in soil no data available
PBT
and vPvB assessment no data available
Other
adverse effects no data available
13.
DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Product
Offer surplus and non-recyclable solutions
to a licensed disposal company. Contact a licensed professional
waste
disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with
a combustible solvent
and
burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated
packaging Dispose of as unused product.
14.
TRANSPORT INFORMATION
ADR/RID
Not dangerous goods
IMDG
Not dangerous goods
IATA
Not dangerous goods
15.
REGULATORY INFORMATION
This
safety datasheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No.
1907/2006.
Disclaimer: Nile Chemicals. provides the
information contained herein in good faith but makes no representation as to its
comprehensiveness or accuracy. This document is intended only as a guide to the
appropriate precautionary handling of the material by a properly trained person
using this product. Individuals receiving the information must exercise their
independent judgment in determining its appropriateness for a particular
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