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[Flash Point]

106
[Fire Fighting]

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used.
[Fire Potential]

This chemical is combustible.
[Ingestion]

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.
[Inhalation]

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.
[Skin]

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.
[Eyes]

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.
[Storage]

Store in a cool, dry place.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Inhalation]

Aspiration of insecticide containing petroleum distillate may result in pneumonitis.
[Skin]

Extensive contact results in dermal irritation.
[Ingestion]

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may follow ingestion.
[Personal Protection]

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.
[Respirators]

Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter.
[Exposure Effects]

CNS excitation, seizures, tremor, ataxia, agitation, nervousness, and amnesia may occur. Kelthane, perthane, methoxychlor, and hexachlorobenzene have little CNS toxicity; in extreme overdose CNS depression may occur. Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT pass through the placenta, with an average level in the newborn blood reaching around a third of that in maternal blood. They can also be found in breast milk. Excessive absorption of kepone (chlordecone) has depressed sperm counts and sperm motility in exposed workers.
[Poison Class]

-
[Appearance]

White to tan solid or beige powder. Musty odor.
[Solubility in water]

8 mg/L (25 C)
[Melting Point]

129 - 130
[Boiling Point]

268
[Vapor Pressure]

0.012 (25 C)
[Density]

1.66 g/cm3 (20 C)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.64
[Heat Of Vaporization]

48.7 kJ/mol
[Usage]

Systemic fungicides used in treatment of cotton and bean seeds and of turf.
[Product Name]

1,4-Dichloro-2,5-dimethoxybenzene
[Synonyms]

1,4-Dichloro-2,5-dimethoxybenzene
demosan 10d
Demosan 65w
Flo pro d seed protectant
Nuflo d
Soil fungicide 1823
[CAS]

"CASEN_2675-77-6.htm">2675-77-6
[Formula]

C8H8Cl2O2
[Molecular Weight]

207.06
[EINECS]

220-222-3
[RTECS]

CZ4750000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

1952749
[Beilstein Reference]

4-06-00-05772
[Small spills/leaks]

If a spill of this chemical occurs, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with acetone and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with acetone to pick up any remaining material. Seal your contaminated clothing and the absorbent paper in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with acetone followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.
[Stability]

Stable less than or equal to 268 C and @ ambient temperature in presence of alkali or acid In common solvents. Thermally stable up to the boiling point. Stable in water.