Chloranil

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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 ConcentrationXi, 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.