International Chemical Safety Cards

p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID ICSC: 0503

p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID
4-Chlorobenzoic acid
Chlorodracylic acid
ClC6H4COOH/C7H5ClO2
Molecular mass: 156.6
CAS # 74-11-3
RTECS # DG4976010
ICSC # 0503
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE


INHALATION
Ventilation.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN
Protective gloves.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Rest.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.


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ICSC: 0503 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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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.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.
MAK not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 275°C
Melting point: 243°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
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: 237.7°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 545°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.65
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
No data available on health effects.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0503 p-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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