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Special protective equipment and precautions for fire fighters:
Wear full protective clothing and self-contained
breathing apparatus. Hazchem code is dependent upon mode of transportation and packaging (see Section 14).
Section 6 - Accidental Release Measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Use personal protective equipment.
Avoid contact with released material. Avoid breathing dust. Isolate hazard area and deny entry to unnecessary or
unprotected personnel.
Environmental precautions:
Use appropriate containment to avoid environmental contamination. Prevent from
entering waterways – discharge into the environment must be avoided.
Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Use appropriate tools to put spilled solid in a
convenient waste container. Avoid creating dust. Ensure adequate ventilation. Dispose of in accordance with
regional regulations.
Section 7 - Handling and Storage
Precautions for safe handling:
Avoid breathing dust. Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing. Wash thoroughly
after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke in contaminated areas. Handle open containers with carein a well-
ventialted area. Ensure that the workplace is ventilated such that the Occupational Exposure limit is not exceeded.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Store in a cool, well-ventilated area. Do not store
near strong oxidants.
Section 8 - Exposure Controls and Personal Protection
Exposure control measures:
From National Occupational Health & Safety Commission (NOHSC) Worksafe
Australia – 1,4-Dichlorobenzene: 150mg/m
3
(25ppm) TWA (8hr), 300mg/m
3
(50ppm) STEL. Carcinogen Category
3.
Biological monitoring:
No biological limit allocated.
Engineering controls:
Ensure that adequate ventilation is provided. Maintain air concentrations below
recommended exposure standards. Avoid generating and inhaling mists and vapours. Keep containers closed
when not in use.
Individual protection measures:
Eye and face protection:
Wear safety goggles.
Skin protection:
Use solvent resistant gloves, nitrile for longer term protection or PVC and neoprene for incidental
splashes.
Respiratory protection:
If work practices do not maintain airborne level below the exposure standard, use
appropriate respiratory protection equipment. When using respirators, select an appropriate combination of mask
and filter. Select a filter for organic gases and vapours (boiling point >65°C). Respirators should comply with
AS1716 or an equivalent approved by a state/territory authority.
Thermal hazards:
Not applicable.
Section 9 - Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance:
Crystaline Solid
Odour:
Characteristic/Lavender
Odour Threshold:
Data not available
pH:
Data not available
Melting Point/Freezing Point:
53°C
Boiling Point and Boiling Range:
173°C
Flash Point:
65°C (Closed Cup)
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1):
Data not available
Flammability:
Data not available
Upper/Lower Flammability or Explosive Limits:
2.5-16.0
Vapour Pressure (mmHg @ 20°C):
Data not available
Vapour Density (air = 1 @ 15°C):
5.08
Density (g/ml @ 15°C):
1.46
Solubility:
Insoluble
Partition Coefficient: n-octanol/water:
Data not available
Auto-ignition Temperature (°C):
413
Decomposition Temperature (°C):
Data not available
Kinematic Viscosity (mm
2
/s @ 20°C):
Data not available
Section 10 - Stability and Reactivity
Reactivity:
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Chemical stability:
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Stable under normal conditions of use.
Conditions to avoid:
Avoid heat, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources.
Incompatible materials:
Strong oxidising agents, alkalis.