Registration Dossier
Registration Dossier
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EC number: 204-171-4 | CAS number: 117-08-8
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Eyes:
Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid immediately.
Skin:
Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid immediately.
Inhalation:
Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen.
Notes to Physician:
Treat symtomatically and supportively.
Fire-fighting measures
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Use water spray, dry chemical, carbon dioxide, or chemical foam.
Flash Point:
220 deg C (428.00 deg F)
Autoignition Temperature:
362 deg C (683.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, Lower: not available, Upper: not available
NFPA Rating:
Not published
Accidental release measures
Generaral information:
Use proper personal protective equipment.
Spills/Leaks:
Sweep up or absorb material, then place into a suitable clean, dry, closed container for disposal.
Handling and storage
Handling:
Wash thouroughly after handling. Use only in a well-ventilated area.
Avoid contact with eyes, skin, and clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Storage:
Store in a cool, dry place.
Sore in a tightly closed container.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN-Number: 3077
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Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN-Number: 3077
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN-Number: 3077
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Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN-Number: 3077
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Additional transport information
Additional information
- Special provisions / remarks / other:
- Hazard Class: 9, UN-Number: 3077, Packing group: III
Exposure controls / personal protection
Engineering controls:
Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
Exposure Limits
Tetrachlorophhthalicanhydride: ACGIH, NIOSH, OSHA-Final PELs: none listed
Hexachlorobenzene:
ACGIH: 0.002 mg/m³ TWA; skin - potential for cutaneous absorbtion
NIOSH, OSHA-Final PELs: none listed
OSHA Vacated PELs:
Tetrachlorphthalic anhydride: no OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Hexachlorobenzene: No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Eyes:
Wear appropriate protective eyeglasses or chemical safety goggles as described by OSHA's eye and face protection regulations in 29 CFR 1910.133 or European Standard EN 166.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate preotective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
Follow the OSHA respiratior regulations found in 29 CFR 1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator when necessary
Stability and reactivity
Chemical Stability:
Stability unknown.
Conditions to avoid: Moisture, exposure to air.
Incompatibilities with other materials:
Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases, strong acids.
Azardous decomposition products:
Hydogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide
Hazardous polymerization:
Has not been reported.
Disposal considerations
Chemical waste generators must determine whether a discarded chemical is classified as a hazardous waste.
RCRA P-Series: None listed.
RCRA U-Series: CAS # 118-74-1: waste number U127
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