ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALCRICH -- 13204-7 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE, 99%  -- 6810-00F025088
<pre>=====================  Product Identification  =====================

Product ID:13204-7 1,2,4-TRICHLOROBENZENE, 99%
MSDS Date:10/02/1985
FSC:6810
NIIN:00F025088
=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO SUB OF SIGMA-ALCRICH
Address:1001 W ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53201
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(414) 273-3850
Emergency Phone Num:(414) 273-3850
CAGE:60928
=== Contractor Identification ===
Company Name:ALDRICH CHEMICAL CO INC
Address:1001 WEST ST PAUL AVE
Box:355
City:MILWAUKEE
State:WI
ZIP:53233
Country:US
Phone:414-273-3850
CAGE:60928
Company Name:THE FOXBORO COMPANY
Address:38 NAPONSET STREET
City:FOXBORO
Phone:617-534-8750
CAGE:59331

=============  Composition/Information on Ingredients  =============

Ingred Name:1,2,4,-TRICHLOROBENZENE
CAS:120-82-1
RTECS #:DC2100000
Fraction by Wt: 99%
Other REC Limits:5 PPM
ACGIH TLV:C 37 MG/CUM
EPA Rpt Qty:100 LBS
DOT Rpt Qty:100 LBS

=====================  Hazards Identification  =====================

LD50 LC50 Mixture:ORAL (RAT) LD50: 756 MG/KG
Routes of Entry: Inhalation:YES  Skin:YES  Ingestion:YES
Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:NO    IARC:NO	OSHA:NO
Health Hazards Acute and Chronic:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: HARMFUL
    ABSORPTION. INHALATION: HARMFUL, IRRITATION, TOXIC TO MUCOUS
    MEMBRANES/UPPER RESPIRATORY TRACT, HEADACHE, NAUSEA, DIZZINESS.
    INGESTION: HARMFUL, GASTROINTESTINAL DISTUR BANCES.
Explanation of Carcinogenicity:NONE
Effects of Overexposure:EYES: IRRITATION. SKIN: HARMFUL ABSORPTION.
    INHALATION: HARMFUL, IRRITATION, TOXIC TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES/UPPER
    RESPIRATORY TRACT/NAUSEA/DIZZINESS, HEADACHE. INGESTION: HARMFUL,
    LIVER DAMAGE, GASTROINTES TINAL DISTURBANCES.

=======================  First Aid Measures  =======================

First Aid:EYES/SKIN: FLUSH W/PLENTY OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINS.
    INGESTION/INHALATION: OBTAIN MEDICAL ATTENTION IN ALL CASES.

=====================  Fire Fighting Measures  =====================

Flash Point:260F
Extinguishing Media:WATER SPRAY, CO2, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER, ALCOHOL OR
    POLYMER FOAM
Fire Fighting Procedures:WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS &
    PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.

==================  Accidental Release Measures  ==================

Spill Release Procedures:EVACUATE AREA. WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING
    APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS & HEAVY RUBBER GLOVES. ABSORB ON SAND OR
    VERMICULITE & PLACE IN CLOSED CONTAINERS FOR DISPOSAL. VENTILATE
    AREA & WASH SPILL SITE AF TER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.

======================	Handling and Storage  ======================

Handling and Storage Precautions:AVOID INHALATION OF VAPORS & CONTACT
    W/SKIN, EYES, & CLOTHING. KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED. STORE IN COOL, DRY
    AREA.

=============  Exposure Controls/Personal Protection  =============

Respiratory Protection:OSHA/MSHA APPROVED RESPIRATOR
Ventilation:USE IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
Protective Gloves:CHEMICAL RESISTANT (HEAVY RUBBER)
Eye Protection:SAFETY GOGGLES
Other Protective Equipment:SAFETY SHOWER, EYE BATH, RUBBER BOOTS
Work Hygienic Practices:REMOVE/LAUNDER CONTAMINATED CLOTHING & SHOES
    BEFORE REUSE. WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
Supplemental Safety and Health

==================  Physical/Chemical Properties  ==================

Boiling Pt:B.P. Text:417.2F
Melt/Freeze Pt:M.P/F.P Text:60.8F
Spec Gravity:1.454

=================  Stability and Reactivity Data  =================

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:YES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
Hazardous Decomposition Products:TOXIC FUMES OF: CO, CO2 & HYDROGEN
    CHLORIDE GAS

====================  Disposal Considerations  ====================

Waste Disposal Methods:DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL W/A COMBUSTIBLE
    SOLVENT & BURN IN A CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED W/AN AFTERBURNER
    & SCRUBBER. OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE & LOCAL LAWS CONCERNING
    HEALTH & POLLUTION.

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