1,2-Dichlorobenzene

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

OSHA Emergency Overview Form : liquid Color : colourless to yellowish Odor : aromatic

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids, Category 4 or mixture Acute toxicity, Category 4, Oral Acute toxicity, Category 4, Inhalation Skin irritation, Category 2 Eye irritation, Category 2A Skin sensitisation, Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure, Category 3, Respiratory system

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Combustible liquid Harmful if swallowed or if inhaled Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation.

Prevention

Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Avoid breathing dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ 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. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

Response

IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/ attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam for extinction.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. Carcinogenicity No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to 0.1% is identified as a known or anticipated carcinogen by NTP, IARC, or OSHA.