O-DICHLOROBENZENE

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW DANGER! ASPIRATION MAY CAUSE LUNG DAMAGE. VAPORS CAUSE IRRITATION TO EYES AND RESPIRATORY 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. CONTAINS P-DICHLOROBENZENE WHICH MAY CAUSE CANCER BASED ON ANIMAL DATA. Risk of cancer depends upon duration and level of exposure J.T. Baker SAF-T-DATA Ratings (Provided here for your convenience) (tm) Health Rating 2 - Moderate Flammability Rating 2 - Moderate Reactivity Rating 0 - None Contact Rating 1 - Slight Lab Protective Equip GOGGLES; LAB COAT; VENT HOOD; PROPER TM TM 1 GLOVES; CLASS B EXTINGUISHER

Storage

Color Code Red (Flammable)

Potential health effects

Inhalation: 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. Ingestion: Toxic! A liver and kidney poison. May cause systemic poisoning with/symptoms paralleling inhalation. May be an aspiration hazard if swallowed. Skin Contact: Skin contact causes irritations and possibly burns if contact is repeated or prolonged. May be absorbed through the skin. Eye Contact: Vapors cause irritation, redness, and pain. Contact with liquid may cause burning of the eyes and tissue damage. Chronic Exposure: Chronic exposure may damage blood, liver and kidneys. p-Dichlorobenzene is a possible carcinogen. Prolonged or repeated skin exposure may cause dermatitis and blisters. Prolonged or repeated exposure through any route may cause symptoms paralleling acute inhalation. Aggravation of Pre-existing Conditions: Persons with pre-existing skin problems, kidney or liver damage may be more susceptible to the affects of this material. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------