ICSC 0503 - p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID

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p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID	ICSC: 0503 (October 2005)
4-Chlorobenzoic acid Chlorodracylic acid

CAS #: 74-11-3

EC Number: 200-805-9

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder.

See Notes.
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes		Wear safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE

PACKAGING

p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID

ICSC: 0503

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a weak acid.	Formula: ClC₆H₄COOH / C₇H₅ClO₂ Molecular mass: 156.6 Melting point: 243°C Density: 1.5 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.3 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1 Flash point: 238°C Auto-ignition temperature: 545°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.65

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
ODOURLESS WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a weak acid.

Formula: ClC₆H₄COOH / C₇H₅ClO₂
Molecular mass: 156.6
Melting point: 243°C
Density: 1.5 g/cm³
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.3
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.4
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Flash point: 238°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 545°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.65

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure See Notes.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
See Notes.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT

NOTES
Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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