Avocado Research Chemicals Ltd - Material Safety Data Sheet 23305

1. IDENTIFICATION OF SUBSTANCE AND SUPPLIER

Name On Label              4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)anisole

Product Number             23305

Supplier                   Johnson Matthey Catalog Company Inc.

                           30 Bond Street, Ward Hill, Massachusetts, 01835-8099

                           Emergency Telephone Number: (978) 521-6300; CHEMTREC: (800) 424-9300



Alternative Names          2-Chloro-5-methoxybenzotrifluoride



2. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON COMPONENTS

Name                       4-Chloro-3-(trifluoromethyl)anisole

Minor Impurities           Not determined

CAS No.                    Not available         EINECS No. Not listed                             EEC No.



3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Designation                FLAMMABLE

Risk Phrases               R10         Flammable.



4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Inhalation                 Remove to fresh air. Seek medical advice if symptoms persist.

Eye Contact                Flush with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes.

Skin Contact               Wash affected area with soap and water. Rinse thoroughly.

Ingestion                  Rinse out mouth and drink lots of water. If unusual symptoms are observed, seek medical advice.



5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Medium       Use fire fighting measures which suit the environment and take into account other materials which

                           may be involved. In general, water-based extinguishers should not be used for fires involving

                           organic materials. Use carbon dioxide or dry powder.

Protective Equipment       Wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing.

Hazardous Products of Combustion may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen chloride (hydrochloric acid),

                         hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid).



6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Protection        Keep away from ignition sources. Avoid inhalation of vapour. Wear protective equipment including

                           rubber gloves, eye protection and breathing equipment. Keep unprotected persons away.

Environmental Protection   Take precautions to ensure product does not contaminate the ground or enter the drainage system.

Collection                 Absorb in vermiculite or proprietary absorbent material and transfer to sealed containers for

                           disposal.



7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling                   Chemicals should be used only by those trained in handling potentially hazardous materials. Rubber

                           gloves, eye protection and protective clothing should be worn. Operations should be carried out in

                           an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Storage                    Store in tightly sealed containers in a cool place.

                           Protect from moisture.



8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory                Avoid inhalation of product. Handle in an efficient fume hood or equivalent system.

Eye                        Avoid eye contact. Wear safety spectacles or goggles.

Hands and Body             Avoid skin contact. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing.









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9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance

Physical Constants           Not available

Molecular formula            C8H6ClF3O                           Formula Wt.           210.58

Water solubility                                                 Density               Not available

Flash Point                  Not available



10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Specific Hazard



Incompatibilities            Strong acids. Strong oxidising agents.

Decomposition                Hazardous products of decomposition may include: carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrogen

                             chloride (hydrochloric acid), hydrogen fluoride (hydrofluoric acid).



11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

RTECS No.                    Not listed

Acute Toxicity               LD50: Not available





12. ECOLOGICAL EFFECTS

General                      Take care to prevent chemicals from entering the ground, water courses or drainage systems.



13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Disposal                     Disposal should be via an approved contractor and should take full account of local regulations.



14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

UN Number

Land Transport               ADR/RIC Code/Class                  Packing Group n/a

Maritime Transport           IMDG Code/Class                     Packing Group n/a

Air Transport                IATA Code/Class                     Packing Group n/a



15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

CAS No.                      EINECS No. Not listed     EEC No.             UN No. None      RTECS No. Not listed

Hazard Indication            FLAMMABLE

Risk & Safety Phrases        Flammable.

                             Keep away from sources of ignition - No Smoking.

TSCA



16. OTHER INFORMATION

It must be recognised that the physical and chemical properties of any product may not be fully understood and that new,

possibly hazardous products may arise from reactions between chemicals. The information given in this data sheet is based

on our present knowledge and shall not constitute a guarantee for any specific product features and shall not establish a

legally valid contractual relationship.

Date of Last Review:         1st June 2000                       Date Printed:       13th November 2000