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       **** SECTION 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION ****

MSDS Name: 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene, 98%
Catalog Numbers:
    AC157780000, AC157780010, AC157780050
Synonyms:
    Benzene tetrachloride; s-tetrachlorobenzene
Company Identification (Europe):  Acros Organics BVBA
                                 Janssen Pharmaceuticalaan 3a
                                 2440 Geel, Belgium
Company Identification (USA):     Acros Organics
                                 One Reagent Lane
                                 Fairlawn, NJ  07410
For information in North America, call:   800-ACROS-01
For information in Europe, call:          0032(0) 14575211
For emergencies in the US, call CHEMTREC: 800-424-9300
For emergencies in Europe, call:     0032(0) 14575299

         **** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****

+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
|      CAS#      |              Chemical Name           |    %     |
 EINECS#  |
|----------------|--------------------------------------|----------|-----------|
|       95-94-3  |1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene            |   98.0   |
202-466-2 |
+----------------+--------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
         Hazard Symbols: XN
         Risk Phrases: 22

                 **** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****

                              EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Harmful if swallowed.

Potential Health Effects
    Eye:
         May cause eye irritation.
    Skin:
         May cause skin irritation.
    Ingestion:
         May cause irritation of the digestive tract. May be harmful if
         swallowed.
    Inhalation:
         May cause respiratory tract irritation.
    Chronic:
         No information found.

                   **** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****

    Eyes:
         Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15
minutes,
         occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
    Skin:
         Get medical aid. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at
         least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
Wash
         clothing before reuse.
    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:
         Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately. If not breathing,
         give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give
oxygen.
         Get medical aid.
    Notes to Physician:
         Treat symptomatically and supportively.
    Antidote:
         None reported.

                 **** SECTION 5 - 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. Flammable when exposed to flame. Vapors may be
         heavier than air.  They can spread along the ground and collect in
         low or confined areas.
    Extinguishing Media:
         In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
         alcohol-resistant foam.

               **** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****

    General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as
indicated
                         in Section 8.
    Spills/Leaks:
         Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the
Protective
         Equipment section. Sweep up, then place into a suitable container
for
         disposal. Avoid generating dusty conditions. Provide ventilation.

                  **** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****

    Handling:
         Wash thoroughly after handling. Use with adequate ventilation.
         Minimize dust generation and accumulation. Avoid contact with
eyes,
         skin, and clothing. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion
         and inhalation.
    Storage:
         Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible
         substances. Keep containers tightly closed.

         **** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****

    Engineering Controls:
         Use adequate ventilation to keep airborne concentrations low.
    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 EN166.
                Skin:
                      Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin
                      exposure.
            Clothing:
                      Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin
                      exposure.
         Respirators:
                      Follow the OSHA respirator regulations found in 29CFR
                      1910.134 or European Standard EN 149. Always use a
                      NIOSH or European Standard EN 149 approved respirator
                      when necessary.

            **** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****

Physical State:             Flakes
Appearance:                 white
Odor:                       None reported.
pH:                         Not available.
Vapor Pressure:             40 mm Hg @ 146C
Vapor Density:              7.4
Evaporation Rate:           Not available.
Viscosity:                  Not available.
Boiling Point:              240 deg C @ 760.00mm Hg
Freezing/Melting Point:     138.0 - 140.0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature:   Not available.
Flash Point:                > 112 deg C (> 233.60 deg F)
Explosion Limits, lower:    Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper:    Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility:                 0.3 ppm in water @22C
Specific Gravity/Density:   1.734
Molecular Formula:          C6H2Cl4
Molecular Weight:           215.89

                **** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****

    Chemical Stability:
         Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
    Conditions to Avoid:
         Incompatible materials, dust generation.
    Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
         Strong oxidizing agents - strong bases.
    Hazardous Decomposition Products:
         Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
    Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.

               **** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    RTECS#:
         CAS# 95-94-3: DB9450000
    LD50/LC50:
         CAS# 95-94-3: Oral, mouse: LD50 = 1035 mg/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 =
         1500 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 1500 mg/kg.
    Carcinogenicity:
      1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene -
         Not listed by ACGIH, IARC, NIOSH, NTP, or OSHA.
    Epidemiology:
         No information available.
    Teratogenicity:
         No information available.
    Reproductive Effects:
         No information available.
    Neurotoxicity:
         No information available.
    Mutagenicity:
         No information available.
    Other Studies:
         No data available.

                 **** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****

    Ecotoxicity:
         Fish: Bluegill/Sunfish: 5.69 mg/L; 24 hr.; unspecified
bioassayFish:
         Goldfish: 0.30 ppm; 14 days.; unspecified bioassay

                **** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****

Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local
regulations.

                 **** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****

    US DOT
         Shipping Name: **SMALL QTY EXCEPTION SEE 49 CFR 173.4**
          Hazard Class: 110
             UN Number: UN0001
         Packing Group:
         Shipping Name: **SMALL QTY EXCEPTION SEE 49 CFR 173.4**
          Hazard Class: 110
             UN Number: UN0001
         Packing Group:
    Canadian TDG
         No information available.

                 **** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****

US FEDERAL
    TSCA
         CAS# 95-94-3 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
         This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
    Clean Water Act:
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
         Substances under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Priority
         Pollutants under the CWA.
         None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic
Pollutants
         under the CWA.
    OSHA:
         None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly
hazardous
         by OSHA.
STATE
    1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene can be found on the following state right
    to know lists: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts.
    California No Significant Risk Level:
    None of the chemicals in this product are listed.
European/International Regulations
    European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
         Hazard Symbols: XN
         Risk Phrases:
                      R 22  Harmful if swallowed.
         Safety Phrases:
  WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
         CAS# 95-94-3: 3
  United Kingdom Occupational Exposure Limits

  Canada
         CAS# 95-94-3 is listed on Canada's DSL List.
         CAS# 95-94-3 is not listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
  Exposure Limits
         CAS# 95-94-3: Not available.

                 **** SECTION 16 - ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ****

    MSDS Creation Date:  2/23/1999  Revision #2 Date:  8/02/2000

    The information above is believed to be accurate and represents the
best
    information currently available to us. However, we make no warranty of
    merchantability or any other warranty, express or implied, with respect
to
    such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
Users
    should make their own investigations to determine the suitability of
the
    information for their particular purposes. In no way shall the company
be
    liable for any claims, losses, or damages of any third party or for
lost
    profits or any special, indirect, incidental, consequential or
exemplary
    damages, howsoever arising, even if the company has been advised of
    the possibility of such damages.
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