SECTION 1 — CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

p-Dichlorobenzene

Flinn Scientific, Inc. P.O. Box 219, Batavia, IL 60510 (800) 452-1261
Chemtrec Emergency Phone Number: (800) 424-9705

Signal Word
WARNING

Hazard class: Acute toxicity, oral (Category 4). Harmful if swallowed (H302). Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product (P270).

Hazard class: Serious eye damage or irritation (Category 2A). Causes serious eye irritation (H319).

Hazard class: Carcinogenicity (Category 2). Suspected of causing cancer (H351). Obtain special instructions before use (P201). Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood (P202). Use personal protective equipment as required (P281). Possible human carcinogen (IARC-2B).

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SECTION 3 — COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Component Name	CAS Number	Formula	Formula Weight	Concentration
p-Dichlorobenzene Synonyms: 1,4-Dichlorobenzene	106-46-7	C₆H₄Cl₂	147.01

SECTION 4 — FIRST AID MEASURES

If exposed or concerned: Get medical advice or attention (P308+P313).
If inhaled: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
If in eyes: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do so. Continue rinsing (P305+P351+P338). If eye irritation persists eyes: Get medical advice or attention (P337+P313).
If on skin: Wash with plenty of water.
If swallowed: Rinse mouth. Call a POISON CENTER or physician if you feel unwell (P301+P330+P312).

SECTION 5 — FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Class IIIA combustible solid.
Flash point: 66 °C
When heated to decomposition, may emit toxic fumes.
In case of fire: Use a tri-class dry chemical fire extinguisher.

NFPA Code

H-2
F-2
R-0

SECTION 6 — ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Remove all ignition sources and water . Sweep up the spill, place in a sealed bag or container, and dispose. Ventilate area and wash spill site after material pickup is complete. See Sections 8 and 13 for further information.

SECTION 7 — HANDLING AND STORAGE

Flinn Suggested Chemical Storage Pattern: Organic #4. Store with ethers, ketones, and halogenated hydrocarbons.
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a Flinn Chem-Saf™ bag.

SECTION 8 — EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION

Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, and eye protection (P280). Wash hands thoroughly after handling (P264).
Exposure guidelines: PEL 75 ppm (OSHA), TLV 10 ppm (ACGIH)

SECTION 9 — PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Colorless crystals. Penetrating moth ball odor.
Soluble: Many organic solvents. Insoluble in water.

Boiling point: 174 °C
Melting point: 53.1 °C
Refractive index: 1.5285
Specific gravity: 1.2475
Vapor pressure: 1.03 mm (25 °C)

SECTION 10 — STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Avoid contact with oxidizers, aluminum, and its alloys.
Shelf life: Fair to poor, substance volatile. See Section 7 for further information.

SECTION 11 — TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Acute effects: Toxic and irritant.
Chronic effects: Possible carcinogen.
Target organs: Liver, kidneys, and lungs.

ORL-RAT LD₅₀: 500 mg/kg
IHL-RAT LC₅₀: N.A.
SKN-RBT LD₅₀: 2 g/kg

SECTION 12 — ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Data not yet available.

SECTION 13 — DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Please review all federal, state and local regulations that may apply before proceeding.
Flinn Suggested Disposal Method #4b is one option.

SECTION 14 — TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, Solid, N.O.S. (para-dichlorobenzene). Hazard class: 9, Miscellaneous hazardous material. UN number: UN3077.

SECTION 15 — REGULATORY INFORMATION

TSCA-listed, EINECS-listed (203-400-5), RCRA code U072.

SECTION 16 — OTHER INFORMATION

This Safety Data Sheet (SDS) is for guidance and is based upon information and tests believed to be reliable. Flinn Scientific, Inc. makes no guarantee of the accuracy or completeness of the data and shall not be liable for any damages relating thereto. The data is offered solely for your consideration, investigation, and verification. The data should not be confused with local, state, federal or insurance mandates, regulations, or requirements and CONSTITUTE NO WARRANTY. Any use of this data and information must be determined by the science instructor to be in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws and regulations. The conditions or methods of handling, storage, use and disposal of the product(s) described are beyond the control of Flinn Scientific, Inc. and may be beyond our knowledge. FOR THIS AND OTHER REASONS, WE DO NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY AND EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM LIABILITY FOR LOSS, DAMAGE OR EXPENSE ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY CONNECTED WITH THE HANDLING, STORAGE, USE OR DISPOSAL OF THIS PRODUCT(S).

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