ICSC 0895 - HEXACHLOROBENZENE

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HEXACHLOROBENZENE	ICSC: 0895 (April 2024)
Perchlorobenzene HCB Pentachlorophenylchloride Phenyl perchloryl

CAS #: 118-74-1

UN #: 2729

EC Number: 204-273-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames. See Chemical Dangers.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention if irritation persists.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria May cause cancer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store only in original container. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

HEXACHLOROBENZENE

ICSC: 0895

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. Reacts with strong oxidants. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₆Cl₆ Molecular mass: 284.8 Boiling point: 323-326°C Melting point: 231°C Density: 2.0 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/l: <0.001 (practically insoluble) Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.001 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.8 Flash point: 242°C c.c. Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.5/6.2

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE NEEDLE-LIKE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. Reacts with strong oxidants. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₆Cl₆
Molecular mass: 284.8
Boiling point: 323-326°C
Melting point: 231°C
Density: 2.0 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/l: <0.001 (practically insoluble)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.001
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.8
Flash point: 242°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.5/6.2

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes (as a solid) and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance may have effects on the liver, nervous system and skin. This may result in impaired functions of organs and skin lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation to the eyes (as a solid) and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the liver, nervous system and skin. This may result in impaired functions of organs and skin lesions. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.002 mg/m³, as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: D

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in plants and fish. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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