Material Safety Data Sheet
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
ACC# 27754
Section 1 - Chemical Product and Company Identification |
MSDS Name: 1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
Catalog Numbers:
AC139400000, AC139400050, AC139400100
Synonyms:
TCB.
Company Identification:
Acros Organics N.V.
One Reagent Lane
Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
For information in North America, call: 800-ACROS-01
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
Section 2 - Composition, Information on Ingredients
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CAS# |
Chemical Name |
Percent |
EINECS/ELINCS |
108-70-3 |
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene |
99% | 203-608-6 |
Section 3 - Hazards Identification
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Appearance: white solid.
Warning! Harmful if swallowed. Causes eye and skin
irritation. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Target Organs: Kidneys, liver, eyes, thyroid,
skin.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
Causes eye irritation.
Skin:
Causes skin irritation. May be harmful if absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if
swallowed.
Inhalation:
May cause respiratory tract irritation. May be harmful if inhaled.
Chronic:
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause dermatitis. May cause
liver and kidney damage. Chronic exposure can affect thyroid
function.
Section 4 - First Aid Measures
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Eyes:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Immediately flush skin with plenty of water for at
least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
Do not induce vomiting. Get medical aid immediately. Call a poison
control center.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If breathing
is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid. Do not use mouth-to-mouth
resuscitation if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce
artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a
one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symptomatically and supportively.
Section 5 - Fire Fighting Measures
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General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point: 126 deg C ( 258.80 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Explosion Limits, Lower:Not available.
Upper: Not available.
NFPA Rating:
(estimated) Health: 2; Flammability: 1; Instability: 0
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Vacuum or sweep up material and place into a suitable disposal
container. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation. Do
not let this chemical enter the environment.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
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Handling:
Use only in a well-ventilated area. Minimize dust generation and
accumulation. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Do not
ingest or inhale.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place. Store in a tightly closed container.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls, Personal Protection
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Engineering Controls:
Facilities storing or utilizing this material should be equipped
with an eyewash facility and a safety shower. Use adequate
ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Chemical Name |
ACGIH |
NIOSH |
OSHA - Final PELs |
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene
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none listed
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none listed
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none listed
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
1,3,5-Trichlorobenzene:
No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical
safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face
protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European
Standard EN166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHA's 29
CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European
Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace
conditions warrant respirator use.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
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Physical State: Solid
Appearance: white
Odor: mothball-like
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 10 mm Hg @ 78 deg C
Vapor Density: Not available.
Evaporation Rate:Not available.
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 208 deg C @ 760 mmHg
Freezing/Melting Point:63 - 65 deg C
Decomposition Temperature:Not available.
Solubility: Insoluble.
Specific Gravity/Density:Not available.
Molecular Formula:C6H3Cl3
Molecular Weight:181.45
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
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Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, dust generation, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, acids.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported
Section 11 - Toxicological Information
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RTECS#:
CAS# 108-70-3:
DC2100100
LD50/LC50:
CAS# 108-70-3:
Draize test,
rabbit, eye: 100 mg Mild;
Draize
test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild;
Oral, mouse: LD50 = 3350 mg/kg;
Oral, rat: LD50 = 800 mg/kg;
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Carcinogenicity:
CAS# 108-70-3:
Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NTP, or CA Prop 65.
Epidemiology:
No information found
Teratogenicity:
No information found
Reproductive Effects:
No information found
Mutagenicity:
Mutagenic effects have occurred in experimental animals.
Neurotoxicity:
No information found
Other Studies:
Section 12 - Ecological Information
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Ecotoxicity:
No data available.
log Pow 4.49 Fish toxicity: LC50 (14day) guppy 3.3 mg/l
(Konemann,W.H. Qualitative Structure-Activity Relationships for
Kinetics and Toxicity of Aquatic Pollutants and their Mixtures to
Fish 1979, Univ.Utrecht). LD50 intraperitoneal rainbow trout 5600
mg/kg (Hodson,P.V. et al Environ.Toxicol.Chem.1988, 7(6), 443-454).
Invertebrate toxicity: EC50 (30min) Photobacterium phosphoreum 14 ppm
Microtox test (Kaiser,K.L.E. et al Water Pollut.Res.J.Can.1991,
26(3), 361-431).
Environmental:
No information available.
Physical:
No information available.
Other:
Do not empty into drains.
Section 13 - Disposal Considerations
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Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified
as a hazardous waste.
US EPA guidelines for the classification determination are listed in 40 CFR Parts 261.3.
Additionally, waste generators must consult state and local hazardous waste regulations to
ensure complete and accurate classification.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: None listed.
Section 14 - Transport Information
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US DOT |
Canada TDG |
Shipping Name: |
TOXIC SOLID, ORGANIC, N.O.S. |
TOXIC SOLID ORGANIC NOS (1,3,5-TRICHLOROBENZENE) |
Hazard Class: |
6.1 |
6.1 |
UN Number: |
UN2811 |
UN2811 |
Packing Group: |
III |
III |
Section 15 - Regulatory Information
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US FEDERAL
TSCA
CAS# 108-70-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
Health & Safety Reporting List
None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
Chemical Test Rules
None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
Section 12b
None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
TSCA Significant New Use Rule
None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
CERCLA Hazardous Substances and corresponding RQs
None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
SARA Section 302 Extremely Hazardous Substances
None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
Section 313
No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
Clean Air Act:
This material does not contain any hazardous air pollutants.
This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
Clean Water Act:
None of the chemicals in this product
are listed as Hazardous Substances under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Priority Pollutants under the CWA.
None of the chemicals in this
product are listed as Toxic Pollutants under the CWA.
OSHA:
None of the chemicals in this product
are considered highly hazardous by OSHA.
STATE
CAS# 108-70-3 is not present on
state lists from CA, PA, MN, MA, FL, or NJ.
California Prop 65
California No Significant Risk Level:
None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols:
XN
Risk Phrases:
R 22 Harmful if swallowed.
R 38 Irritating to skin.
Safety Phrases:
S 37 Wear suitable gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 108-70-3: 3
Canada - DSL/NDSL
CAS# 108-70-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
Canada - WHMIS
This product has a WHMIS classification of D1B, D2B.
This product has been classified in accordance with the hazard
criteria of the Controlled Products Regulations and the MSDS
contains all of the information required by those regulations.
Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List
CAS# 108-70-3 is listed on the Canadian Ingredient Disclosure List.
Section 16 - Additional Information
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MSDS Creation Date: 8/24/1997
Revision #4 Date: 1/10/2008
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