p-Dichlorobenzene |
Synonyms & Trade Names p-DCB; 1,4-Dichlorobenzene; para-Dichlorobenzene; Dichlorocide |
CAS No. 106-46-7 |
RTECS No. CZ4550000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC6H4Cl2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 6.01 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [150 ppm]
See: 106467 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 75 ppm (450 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless or white crystalline solid with a mothball-like odor. [insecticide] |
MW: 147.0 |
BP: 345°F |
MLT: 128°F |
Sol: 0.008% |
VP: 1.3 mmHg |
IP: 8.98 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.25 |
Fl.P: 150°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: 2.5% |
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| Combustible Solid, but may take some effort to ignite. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers (such as chlorine or permanganate) |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Eye irritation, swelling periorbital (situated around the eye); profuse rhinitis; headache, anorexia, nausea, vomiting; weight loss, jaundice, cirrhosis; in animals: liver, kidney injury; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Liver, respiratory system, eyes, kidneys, skin |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver & kidney cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0037 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0073 |
