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AUSTRALIA:
Hammersley Products (Aust) Pty Ltd ACN 001 621 281
Sandpiper Close Kooragang, NSW
Phone: (02)4928 2955 Fax: (02)4928 2405
HAZARDOUS ACCORDING TO THE CRITERIA OF WORKSAFE AUSTRALIA.
l IDENTIFICATION
Product Name: ODEX
Other Names: Shipping name is o-DICHLOROBENZENE
Packaging Group: III - Most EPGs may now be substituted by the Initial Emergency Response Guide, available
from Standards Australia.
Poison Schedule: S6
Appearance & Odour: A purple solvent liquid with penetrating toilet crystal odour.
Flashpoint: 71°C
This is a commercial product whose exact ratio of components may vary. Trace quantities of impurities are also likely.
Acute Effects:
Swallowed: Harmful if swallowed. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver
damage. Exposure to substance has caused changes in organ weights (including kidney, liver,
heart, lung and brain).
Eye: Contact produces irritation, tearing, and burning pain. Vapours cause eye irritation.
Inhalation: May cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause
drowsiness, unconsciousness, and central nervous system depression.
First Aid:
Safety deluge showers should be provided where this product is being used.
If poisoning occurs, contact a Doctor or Poisons Information Centre. Phone 13 1126 from anywhere in Australia.
Swallowed: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water. Seek medical attention
immediately
Eyes: If in eyes, hold eyes open, flood with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical advice
immediately
Skin: If product gets on skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and
water to remove material. If irritation occurs seek medical attention. Wash clothing separately
before reuse
Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably mouth-to-
mouth using proper respiratory device. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Seek medical
attention immediately.
Exposure Standards:
A time weighted average (TWA) has been established for o-Dichlorobenzene: present in
significant quantities in this product. This value is 301mg/m3. The exposure value at the TWA
is the average airborne concentration of a particular substance when calculated over a
normal 8 hour working day for a 5 day working week. See ingredients section on page 1 of
this data sheet.
Engineering Controls:
In industrial situations, concentration values below the TWA value should be maintained.
Values may be reduced by process modification, use of local exhaust ventilation, capturing
substances at the source, or other methods. If you believe air borne concentrations of mists,
Personal Protection:
Respiratory Protection: If there is a significant chance of vapours or mists accumulating in the area where this product
is being used, a mask or respirator should be used. For help in selecting suitable equipment,
consult AS/NZS 1715.
Protective Gloves: Impermeable protective gloves should be worn when you are using this product. Glove
selection can be made from Neoprene or Nitrile. For help in selecting suitable equipment,
consult AS 2161.
Eye Protection: Protective eyewear in the form of chemical goggles or face shield are normally recommended
when using this product. Consult AS1336 and AS/NZS 1337 for advice on Industrial Eye
Protection.
Clothing: Clean impermeable overalls or protective clothing should be worn when handling this product.
If contaminated, laundry should be advised of the nature of the contamination. Consult
AS2919 for advice on Industrial Clothing.
Safety Boots: Wearing safety boots in industrial situations is advisory. Consult AS/NZS2210 for advice on
Occupational Protective Footwear.
Always wash hands before smoking, eating or using the toilet. Wash contaminated clothing
and other protective equipment before storing or re-using.
Classified as a C1 Combustible Liquid for the purpose of storage and handling and is a S6 Poison. Observe all
relevant regulations regarding sale, transport and storage of this class of product. Containers should be kept closed in
order to minimise contamination. Keep from extreme heat and open flames, and make sure that the product does not
come into contact with substances listed under "Materials to avoid" below.
Classified as a C1 Combustible Liquid for the purpose of storage and handling and is a S6 Poison.
There is no risk of an explosion from this product under normal circumstances if it is involved in a fire.
Flashpoint: 71°C
Extinguishing Media:
Fire-fighters should wear full protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Use water spray, foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide type extinguishers. Use
equipment/media appropriate to surrounding fire conditions. Fire-fighting equipment must be
thoroughly decontaminated after use.
Decomposition Products:
Carbon dioxide, and if combustion is incomplete, carbon monoxide and smoke. Hydrogen
chloride gas, chlorides, and in some circumstances, phosgene which is a toxic gas. Water.
Materials to avoid: Strong oxidisers, oxidising agents, hot aluminium and aluminium alloys.
V OTHER INFORMATION
This MSDS is prepared in accord with the Worksafe Australia document “National Code of Practice for the Preparation
of Material Safety Data Sheets”, 1994.