Isophthaloyl dichloride

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute dermal toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Dusts and Mists Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 1 A Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system.

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Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled Causes severe skin burns and eye damage May cause respiratory irritation

Prevention

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Protect from moisture

Response

Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Skin IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower Wash contaminated clothing before reuse Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Eyes IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. DO NOT induce vomiting

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Contact with water liberates toxic gas

Other hazards

Water reactive.