Ortho-Dichlorobenzene

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

OSHA Regulatory Status This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) Acute toxicity - Oral Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Skin sensitization Category 1 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3

2.2 Label elements

Emergency Overview Warning

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed Causes skin irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects DANGER! APIRATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. VAPORS CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND REPSIRATORY TRACT. LIQUID CAUSES SKIN IRRITATION AND SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED. INHALED OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN. AFFECTS LIVER. KIDNEYS AND BLOOD. COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. POSSIBLE CANCER HAZARD. MAY CONTAIN P-DICHLOROBENZENE WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Risk of cancer depends upon duration and level of exposure. Appearance Clear, colorless to yellow Physical state liquid Odor Pleasant liquid

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. — No smoking Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wash skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Avoid release to the environment

Response

If SWALLOWED, call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water 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. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Vapors cause pain and irritation to eye. Splashes may cause severe irritation and possible eye damage. Skin contact causes irritations and possibly burns if contact is repeated or prolonged. May be absorbed through the skin. Causes irritation to the respiratory tract. Can cause headache, nausea, swelling around the eyes, runny nose, loss of appetite and weight loss. Higher concentrations may cause drowsiness, central nervous system depression, kidney and liver damage, unconsciousness, and death. Toxic! A liver and kidney poison. May cause systematic poisoning with symptoms parallel to inhalation. May be an aspiration hazard if swallowed. Flash point 66C (151F) CC Autoignition temperature 648C (1198F). Flammable limits in air % by volume lel 2.2; uel 9.2 Combustible Collect spillage

Storage

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

Precautionary statements

Disposal Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.3 Other hazards

Not applicable

Further information

Not applicable