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MSDS - Hexachlorobenzene
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**** SECTION 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS ****
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| CAS# | Chemical Name | % | EINECS# |
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|------------|------------------------------------|---------|-----------|
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| 118-74-1|Hexachlorobenzene, 99% | |unlisted |
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+------------+------------------------------------+---------+-----------+
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Hazard Symbols: T+
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Risk Phrases: 36/37/38 43 45
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**** SECTION 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION ****
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EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
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Appearance: white fine crystalline powder.
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Target Organs: None.
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Potential Health Effects
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The toxicological properties of this material have not been
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investigated. Use appropriate procedures to prevent opportunities
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for direct contact with the skin or eyes and to prevent inhalation.
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**** SECTION 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES ****
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Eyes:
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Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes,
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occasionally lifting the upper and lower lids.
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Skin:
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Flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least 15 minutes
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while removing contaminated clothing and shoes.
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Ingestion:
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DO NOT induce vomiting. Allow the victim to rinse his mouth and then
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to drink 2-4 cupfuls of water, and seek medical advice.
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Inhalation:
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Remove from exposure to fresh air immediately.
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Notes to Physician:
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Treat symptomatically.
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**** SECTION 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES ****
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General Information:
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As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in
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pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full
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protective gear.
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Extinguishing Media:
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In case of fire, use water, dry chemical, chemical foam, or
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alcohol-resistant foam.
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Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
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Flash Point: 242_C (467.60_F)
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NFPA Rating: Not published.
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Explosion Limits, Lower: Not available.
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Upper: Not available.
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**** SECTION 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES ****
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General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated
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in Section 8.
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Spills/Leaks:
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Sweep up, then place into a suitable container for disposal.
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**** SECTION 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE ****
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Handling:
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Not available.
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Storage:
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Not available.
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**** SECTION 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION ****
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Engineering Controls:
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Use adequate general or local exhaust ventilation to keep airborne
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concentrations below the permissible exposure limits.
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Exposure Limits
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| Chemical Name | ACGIH | NIOSH |OSHA - Final PELs|
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| Hexachlorobenzene, |none listed |none listed |none listed |
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| 99% | | | |
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OSHA Vacated PELs:
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Hexachlorobenzene, 99%:
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No OSHA Vacated PELs are listed for this chemical.
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Personal Protective Equipment
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Eyes:
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Wear safety glasses and chemical goggles if splashing
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is possible.
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Skin:
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Wear appropriate protective gloves and clothing to
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prevent skin exposure.
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Clothing:
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Wear appropriate protective clothing to minimize
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contact with skin.
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Respirators:
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Wear a NIOSH/MSHA-approved (or equivalent)
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full-facepiece airline respirator in the positive
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pressure mode with emergency escape provisions.
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**** SECTION 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES ****
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Physical State: Not available.
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Appearance: White fine crystalline powder
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Odor: None reported.
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pH: Not available.
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Vapor Pressure: 1 mbar @ 114 C
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Vapor Density: Not available.
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Evaporation Rate: Not available.
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Viscosity: Not available.
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Boiling Point: 332.0_C
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Freezing/Melting Point: 227.00 - 229.00
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Decomposition Temperature: Not available.
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Solubility: Insoluble in water.
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Specific Gravity/Density: Not available.
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Molecular Formula: C6 Cl6
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Molecular Weight: Not available.
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**** SECTION 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY ****
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Chemical Stability:
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Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
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Conditions to Avoid:
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Not available.
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Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
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Strong oxidizing agents.
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Hazardous Decomposition Products:
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Hydrogen chloride, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
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Hazardous Polymerization: Has not been reported.
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**** SECTION 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
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RTECS#:
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CAS# 118-74-1: DA2975000
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LD50/LC50:
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CAS# 118-74-1: Inhalation, mouse: LC50 =4 gm/m3; Inhalation, rabbit:
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LC50 =1800 mg/m3; Inhalation, rat: LC50 =3600 mg/m3; Oral, mouse:
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LD50 = 4 gm/kg; Oral, rabbit: LD50 = 2600 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 10
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gm/kg.
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Carcinogenicity:
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Hexachlorobenzene, 99% -
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ACGIH: A2-suspected human carcinogen
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California: carcinogen
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NIOSH: occupational carcinogen
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NTP: Suspect carcinogen
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OSHA: Possible Select carcinogen
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IARC: Group 2B carcinogen
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**** SECTION 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION ****
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Ecotoxicity:
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Not available.
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**** SECTION 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS ****
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Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
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RCRA D-Series Maximum Concentration of Contaminants: waste number D032; regulato
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RCRA D-Series Chronic Toxicity Reference Levels: chronic toxicity reference leve
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RCRA F-Series: Not listed.
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RCRA P-Series: Not listed.
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RCRA U-Series: waste number U127
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This material is banned from land disposal according to RCRA.
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**** SECTION 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION ****
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US DOT
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Shipping Name: HEXACHLOROBENZENE
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Hazard Class: 6.1
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UN Number: UN2729
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Packing Group: III
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IMO
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Shipping Name: HEXACHLOROBENZENE
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Hazard Class: 6.1
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UN Number: 2729
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Packing Group: 3
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IATA
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Shipping Name: HEXACHLOROBENZENE
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Hazard Class: 6.1
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UN Number: 2729
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Packing Group: 3
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RID/ADR
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Shipping Name: HEXACHLOROBENZENE
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Dangerous Goods Code: 6.1(17C)
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UN Number: 2729
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Canadian TDG
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No information available.
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**** SECTION 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION ****
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A. Federal
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TSCA
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CAS# 118-74-1 is listed on the TSCA inventory.
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Health & Safety Reporting List
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None of the chemicals are on the Health & Safety Reporting List.
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Chemical Test Rules
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None of the chemicals in this product are under a Chemical Test Rule.
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Section 12b
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None of the chemicals are listed under TSCA Section 12b.
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TSCA Significant New Use Rule
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None of the chemicals in this material have a SNUR under TSCA.
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CERCLA/SARA
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Section 302 (RQ)
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None of the chemicals in this material have an RQ.
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Section 302 (TPQ)
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None of the chemicals in this product have a TPQ.
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Section 313
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This chemical is not at a high enough concentration to be reportable
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under Section 313.
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No chemicals are reportable under Section 313.
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Clean Air Act:
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CAS# 118-74-1 is listed as a hazardous air pollutant (HAP).
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This material does not contain any Class 1 Ozone depletors.
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This material does not contain any Class 2 Ozone depletors.
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Clean Water Act:
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None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Hazardous
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Substances under the CWA.
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CAS# 118-74-1 is listed as a Priority Pollutant under the Clean Water
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Act.
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None of the chemicals in this product are listed as Toxic Pollutants
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under the CWA.
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OSHA:
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None of the chemicals in this product are considered highly hazardous
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by OSHA.
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B. State
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Hexachlorobenzene, 99% can be found on the following state right to
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know lists: New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Minnesota,
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Massachusetts.
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The following statement(s) is(are) made in order to comply with
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the California Safe Drinking Water Act:
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This product contains Hexachlorobenzene, 99%, a chemical known to the
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state of California to cause cancer.
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This product contains Hexachlorobenzene, 99%, a chemical known to the
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state of California to cause developmental effects.
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California No Significant Risk Level:
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CAS# 118-74-1: no significant risk level = 0.4 ug/day
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C. International
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Canada
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CAS# 118-74-1 is listed on Canada's DSL/NDSL List.
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CAS# 118-74-1 is listed on Canada's Ingredient Disclosure List.
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European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
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Hazard Symbols: T+
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Risk Phrases:
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R 36/37/38 Irritating to eyes, respiratory system
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and skin.
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R 43 May cause sensitization by skin contact.
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R 45 May cause cancer.
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Safety Phrases:
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S 44 If you feel unwell, seek medical advice (show
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the label where possible).
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S 53 Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions
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before use.
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Exposure Limits:
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OEL-CZECHOSLOVAKIA:TWA 1 mg/m3;STEL 2 mg/m3. OEL-FRANCE;Carcinogen. OE
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L-RUSSIA:STEL 0.9 mg/m3;Skin
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