α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene Revision number: 5
SAFETY DATA SHEET
Section 1. IDENTIFICATION
Product name: α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene
Revision number: 5
Section 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
GHS classification
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Corrosive to metals Category 1
HEALTH HAZARDS
Skin corrosion/irritation Category 1C
Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1
ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS Not classified
GHS label elements, including precautionary statements
Pictograms or hazard symbols
Signal word Danger
Hazard statements May be corrosive to metals
Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
Precautionary statements:
[Prevention] Keep only in original container.
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
Wash hands thoroughly after handling.
Wear protective gloves/eye protection/face protection.
[Response] IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for
breathing.
IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting.
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses,
if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
IF ON SKIN (or hair): Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse
skin with water/shower.
Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Absorb spillage to prevent material damage.
Store locked up.
[Storage]
[Disposal] Dispose of contents/container through a waste management company authorized by
the local government.
α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene
Section 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
Substance
Substance/mixture:
Components: α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene
>98.0%(GC)
Percent:
CAS Number: 1079-17-0
Chemical Formula: C8H4Cl6
Section 4. FIRST AID MEASURES
Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.
Inhalation:
Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Gently wash with plenty of
Skin contact:
soap and water. Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.
Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present
Eye contact:
and easy to do. Continue rinsing.Immediately call a POISON CENTER or
doctor/physician.
Ingestion: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. Rinse mouth. Do NOT
induce vomiting.
Protection of first-aiders: A rescuer should wear personal protective equipment, such as rubber gloves and air-
tight goggles.
Section 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES
Dry chemical, foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
Suitable extinguishing
media:
Specific hazards arising Take care as it may decompose upon combustion or in high temperatures to
from the chemical: generate poisonous fume.
Precautions for firefighters: Fire-extinguishing work is done from the windward and the suitable fire-extinguishing
method according to the surrounding situation is used. Uninvolved persons should
evacuate to a safe place. In case of fire in the surroundings: Remove movable
containers if safe to do so.
Special protective When extinguishing fire, be sure to wear personal protective equipment.
equipment for firefighters:
Section 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
Personal precautions, Use extra personal protective equipment (P3 filter respirator for toxic particles). Keep
protective equipment and people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Entry to non-involved personnel should
emergency procedures: be controlled around the leakage area by roping off, etc.
Environmental precautions: Prevent product from entering drains.
Methods and materials for Sweep dust to collect it into an airtight container, taking care not to disperse it.
containment and cleaning Adhered or collected material should be promptly disposed of, in accordance with
up: appropriate laws and regulations.
Section 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE
Precautions for safe handling
Technical measures: Handling is performed in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective equipment.
Prevent dispersion of dust. Wash hands and face thoroughly after handling.
Use a closed system if possible. Use a local exhaust if dust or aerosol will be
generated.
Advice on safe handling: Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing.
Use corrosive resistant equipment.
Conditions for safe storage, including any
incompatibilities
Storage conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Store in a cool and dark place.
Store locked up.
Store away from incompatible materials such as oxidizing agents.
Packaging material: Comply with laws. Keep only in original container.
α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene
Section 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION
Install a closed system or local exhaust. Also install safety shower and eye bath.
Engineering controls:
Personal protective equipment
Respiratory protection: Dust respirator, self-contained breathing apparatus(SCBA), supplied air respirator,
etc. Use respirators approved under appropriate government standards and follow
local and national regulations.
Hand protection: Impervious gloves.
Safety goggles. A face-shield, if the situation requires.
Eye protection:
Skin and body protection: Impervious protective clothing. Protective boots, if the situation requires.
Section 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical state (20°C): Solid
Crystal- Powder
Form:
Colour: White - Slightly pale yellow
No data available
Odour:
pH: No data available
Melting point/freezing point:181°C
Boiling point/range: No data available
No data available
Flash point:
Flammability or explosive
limits:
Lower: No data available
No data available
Upper:
Relative density: No data available
Solubility(ies):
[Water] No data available
No data available
[Other solvents]
Section 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical stability: Stable under proper conditions.
Possibility of hazardous No special reactivity has been reported.
reactions:
Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agents
Hazardous decomposition Carbon monoxide, Carbon dioxide, Hydrogen chloride
products:
Section 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
Acute Toxicity:
Skin corrosion/irritation: No data available
No data available
Serious eye
damage/irritation:
Germ cell mutagenicity: No data available
Carcinogenicity:
No data available
IARC =
NTP = No data available
No data available
Reproductive toxicity:
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Ecotoxicity:
Fish: No data available
Crustacea: No data available
Algae: No data available
Persistence / degradability: No data available
Bioaccumulative No data available
potential(BCF):
Mobility in soil
Log Pow: No data available
α,α',2,3,5,6-Hexachloro-p-xylene
Section 12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
No data available
Soil adsorption (Koc):
Henry's Law No data available
constant(PaM3/mol):
Section 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Recycle to process, if possible. Consult your local regional authorities. You may be able to dissolve or mix material
with a combustible solvent and burn in a chemical incinerator equipped with an afterburner and scrubber system.
Observe all federal, state and local regulations when disposing of the substance.
Section 14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Hazards Class: 8: Corrosive.
3261
UN-No:
Proper shipping name: Corrosive solid, acidic, organic, n.o.s.
III
Packing group:
Section 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION
Safe management ordinance of dangerous chemical product (State Council announces on January 26, 2002
and revised on February 16,2011): Safe use and production, the storage of a dangerous chemical, transport,
loading and unloading were prescribed.
SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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