·  1 Identification of substance:

• Product details:
• Product name: DICHLOROPHENE
• Stock number: 411112
• Manufacturer/Supplier:
  NILE CHEMCIALS
  INDIA
  Tel 91-22 56313162
  Web Site: www.nilechemicals.com
• Information Department: Health, Safety and Environmental Department

·    2 Composition/Data on components:

• Chemical characterization:
             Description: (CAS#)                                        
  DICHLOROPHENE  (CAS# 97-23-4); 100%
• Identification number(s):
• EINECS Number: 202-567-1
• EU Number: 604-019-00-0

·    3 Hazards identification

• Hazard description:
  Xn Harmful
  N  Dangerous for the environment
• Information pertaining to particular dangers for man and environment
  R 22    Harmful if swallowed.
  R 36    Irritating to eyes.
  R 50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
• Classification system
• HMIS ratings (scale 0-4)
  
    (Hazardous Materials Identification System)
  Health (acute effects) = 1
  Flammability = 1
  Reactivity = 1

·    4 First aid measures

• After inhalation
  Supply fresh air. If required, provide artificial respiration. Keep patient warm.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After skin contact
  Immediately wash with water and soap and rinse thoroughly.
  Seek immediate medical advice.
• After eye contact
  Rinse opened eye for several minutes under running water. Then consult a doctor.
• After swallowing Seek immediate medical advice.
• Information for doctor
• The following symptoms may occur: Sensitivity to light

·    5 Fire fighting measures

• Suitable extinguishing agents
  Carbon dioxide, extinguishing powder or water spray. Fight larger fires with water spray or alcohol resistant foam.
• Special hazards caused by the material, its products of combustion or
    resulting gases:
  In case of fire, the following can be released:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Hydrogen chloride (HCl)
• Protective equipment:
  Wear self-contained respirator.
  Wear fully protective impervious suit.

·    6 Accidental release measures

• Person-related safety precautions:
  Wear protective equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.
  Ensure adequate ventilation
• Measures for environmental protection:
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
• Measures for cleaning/collecting:
  Dispose contaminated material as waste according to item 13.
• Additional information:
  See Section 7 for information on safe handling
  See Section 8 for information on personal protection equipment.
  See Section 13 for disposal information.

·    7 Handling and storage

• Handling
• Information for safe handling:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry place in tightly closed containers.
  Ensure good ventilation at the workplace.
• Information about protection against explosions and fires:
  No information known.
• Storage
• Requirements to be met by storerooms and receptacles:
  No special requirements.
• Information about storage in one common storage facility:
  Store away from oxidizing agents.
  Store away from strong bases
• Further information about storage conditions:
  Keep container tightly sealed.
  Store in cool, dry conditions in well sealed containers.

·    8 Exposure controls and personal protection

• Additional information about design of technical systems:
  Properly operating chemical fume hood designed for hazardous chemicals and having an average face velocity of at least 100 feet per minute.
  
  Components with limit values that require monitoring at the workplace:
  Not required.
• Additional information: No data
• Personal protective equipment
• General protective and hygienic measures
  The usual precautionary measures for handling chemicals should be followed.
  Keep away from foodstuffs, beverages and feed.
  Remove all soiled and contaminated clothing immediately.
  Wash hands before breaks and at the end of work.
  Avoid contact with the eyes.
  Avoid contact with the eyes and skin.
• Breathing equipment:
  Use suitable respirator when high concentrations are present.
• Protection of hands: Impervious gloves
• Eye protection: Safety glasses
• Body protection: Protective work clothing.

·    9 Physical and chemical properties:

• General Information
• Form: Powder
• Color:
  White
  Beige
• Odor: Not determined
•                                      Value/Range  Unit    Method      
• Change in condition
• Melting point/Melting range:               177-178 ° C
• Boiling point/Boiling range:       Not determined
• Sublimation temperature / start:   Not determined
• Flash point:                       Not applicable
• Ignition temperature:              Not determined
• Decomposition temperature:         Not determined
• Danger of explosion:
  Product does not present an explosion hazard.
• Explosion limits:
• Lower:                             Not determined
• Upper:                             Not determined
• Vapor pressure:                    Not determined
• Density:                           Not determined
• Solubility in / Miscibility with
• Water:                             Insoluble

·   10 Stability and reactivity

• Thermal decomposition / conditions to be avoided:
  Decomposition will not occur if used and stored according to specifications.
• Materials to be avoided:
  Oxidizing agents
  Bases
• Dangerous reactions No dangerous reactions known
• Dangerous products of decomposition:
  Carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide
  Hydrogen chloride (HCl)

·   11 Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:
  LD/LC50 values that are relevant for classification:                   
  Oral: LD50: 2 gm/kg (dog)
  LD50: 1250 mg/kg (gpg)
  LD50: 1 gm/kg (mus)
  Irritation of skin: mild: 500 mg/24H (rbt)
  Irritation of eyes: severe: 50 µg/24H (rbt)
• Primary irritant effect:
• on the skin: Irritant to skin and mucous membranes.
• on the eye: Irritating effect.
• Sensitization: No sensitizing effects known.
• Other information (about experimental toxicology):
  Mutagenic effects have been observed on tests with bacteria.
• Subacute to chronic toxicity:
  May cause photosensitivity.  Exposure to light can result in allergic skin reactions such as edematous swelling and dermatitis.  May cause discoloration of the skin.
• Additional toxicological information:
  To the best of our knowledge the acute and chronic toxicity of this substance is not fully known.
  No classification data on carcinogenic properties of this material is available from the EPA, IARC, NTP, OSHA or ACGIH.

·   12 Ecological information:

• Ecotoxical effects:
• Remark: Very toxic for fish
• General notes:
  Also poisonous for fish and plankton in water bodies.
  Do not allow material to be released to the environment without proper governmental permits.
  Very toxic for aquatic organisms

·   13 Disposal considerations

• Product:
• Recommendation
  Consult state, local or national regulations to ensure proper disposal.
• Uncleaned packagings:
• Recommendation:
  Disposal must be made according to official regulations.

14 Transport information

Not a hazardous material for transportation.

• DOT regulations:
• Hazard class:             None
• Land transport ADR/RID  (cross-border)
• ADR/RID class:                None
• Maritime transport IMDG:
• IMDG Class:               None
• Air transport ICAO-TI and IATA-DGR:
• ICAO/IATA Class:          None
• Transport/Additional information:
  Not dangerous according to the above specifications.

·   15 Regulations

• Product related hazard informations:
• Hazard symbols:
  Xn Harmful N Dangerous for the environment
• Risk phrases:
  22    Harmful if swallowed.
  36    Irritating to eyes.
  50/53 Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
• Safety phrases:
  26    In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice.
  60    This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste.
  61    Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/Safety data sheets
• National regulations
  All components of this product are listed in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Toxic Substances Control Act Chemical substance Inventory.
• Information about limitation of use:
  For use only by technically qualified individuals.
  This product is subject to the reporting requirements of section 313 of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986 and 40CFR372.

·   16 Other information:

Employers should use this information only as a supplement to other information gathered by them, and should make independent judgement of suitability of this information to ensure proper use and protect the health and safety of employees.  This information is furnished without warranty, and any use of the product not in conformance with this Material Safety Data Sheet.