Chloranil
Section 1: Chemical Product and Company Identification
Product Name: Chloranil
CAS#: 118-75-2
EINECS#: 204-274-4
Supplier: KINFON PHARMACHEM CO.,LTD
F4, No.5 Torch Ave, JLP Dist, Chongqing 400080, China
website: www.echemix.com email: sales@echemix.com
Section 2: Composition and Information on Ingredients
Name CAS # Synonyms
Chloranil 118-75-2 Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone
Classification Concentration：Xi, N, R36/38 - R50/53 -
Section 3: Hazards Identification
Irritating to eyes and skin. Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Section 4: First Aid Measures
General advice
Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance
If inhaled
If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing give artificial respiration
Consult a physician.
In case of skin contact
Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.
In case of eye contact
Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.
If swallowed
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.
Section 5: Fire and Explosion Data
Suitable extinguishing media
Use water spray, alcohol-resistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide.
Special protective equipment for fire-fighters
Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary.
Section 6: Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions
Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing dust.
Ensure adequate ventilation.
Environmental precautions
Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter
drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods for cleaning up
Pick up and arrange disposal without creating dust. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.
Section 7: Handling and Storage
Handling
Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols.
Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. Normal measures for preventive fire protection.
Storage
Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.
Light sensitive.
Section 8: Exposure Controls/Personal Protection
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection
Where risk assessment shows air-purifying respirators are appropriate use a dust mask type N95 (US) or type P1 (EN 143) respirator. Use respirators and components tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or CEN (EU).
Hand protection
The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the
standard EN 374 derived from it. Handle with gloves.
Eye protection
Safety glasses
Skin and body protection
Choose body protection according to the amount and concentration of the dangerous substance at the work place.
Hygiene measures
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.
Section 9: Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance
Form crystalline
Colour dark yellow
Safety data
pH no data available
Melting point 295 - 296 °C
Boiling point no data available
Flash point no data available
Ignition temperature no data available
Lower explosion limit no data available
Upper explosion limit no data available
Water solubility no data available
Section 10: Stability and Reactivity Data
Storage stability
Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Materials to avoid
Strong oxidizing agents, Strong bases
Hazardous decomposition products
Hazardous decomposition products formed under fire conditions. - Carbon
Oxides
Section 11: Toxicological Information
Acute toxicity
LD50 Oral - rat - 4.000 mg/kg
LC50 Inhalation - rat - 4 h - 2.485 mg/m3
Remarks: Behavioral:Somnolence (general depressed activity). Lungs, Thorax, or Respiration:Structural or functional change in trachea or bronchi. Nutritional and Gross Metabolic:Weight loss or decreased weight gain.
Irritation and corrosion no data available
Sensitisation no data available
Chronic exposure
Carcinogenicity - mouse - Oral
Tumorigenic:Neoplastic by RTECS criteria. Liver:Tumors.
IARC: No component of this product present at levels greater than or equal to
0.1% is identified as probable, possible or confirmed human carcinogen by IARC.
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure
To the best of our knowledge, the chemical, physical, and toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
Potential Health Effects
Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. May cause respiratory tract irritation.
Skin May be harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation.
Eyes Causes eye irritation.
Ingestion May be harmful if swallowed.
Target Organs Liver,
Additional Information
RTECS: DK6825000
Section 12: Ecological Information
E limination information (persistence and degradability) no data available
E cotoxicity effects
Toxicity to fish LC50 - Pimephales promelas (fathead minnow) - 0,01 - 1 mg/l - 96 h
Further information on ecology
Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment.
Section 13: Disposal Considerations
Product
Observe all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Contact a licensed professional waste disposal service to dispose of this material. Dissolve or mix the material with a combustible
solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber.
Contaminated packaging
Dispose of as unused product.
Section 14: Transport Information
DOT (US)
Not dangerous goods
ADR/RID
UN-Number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (Tetrachloro-pbenzoquinone)
IMDG
UN-Number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III EMS-No: F-A, S-F
Proper shipping name: ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID,
N.O.S. (Tetrachloro-pbenzoquinone)
Marine pollutant: Severe marine pollutant
IATA
UN-Number: 3077 Class: 9 Packing group: III
Proper shipping name: Environmentally hazardous substance, solid n.o.s.
(Tetrachloro-p-benzoquinone)
Section 15: Other Regulatory Information
Labelling according to EC Directives
EC Label
Hazard symbols
Xi Irritant
N Dangerous for the environment
R-phrase(s)
R36/38 Irritating to eyes and skin.
R50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in
the aquatic environment.
S-phrase(s)
S37 Wear suitable gloves.
S60 This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
S61 Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/ Safety data
sheets.
Section 16: Other Information
References: Not available.
Other Special Considerations: Not available.
All information and instructions provided in this Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) are based on the current state of scientific and technical knowledge. And above information is only for reference.