1.Identification

1.1GHS Product identifier

Product name	3-chlorobenzoic acid

1.2Other means of identification

Product number	-
Other names	3-Chlorobenzoic Acid

1.3Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use

Identified uses	For industry use only.
Uses advised against	no data available

1.4Supplier's details

Fax

1.5Emergency phone number

Emergency phone number
Service hours	Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm (Standard time zone: UTC/GMT +8 hours).

2.Hazard identification

2.1Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation, Category 2

Eye irritation, Category 2

Specific target organ toxicity – single exposure, Category 3

2.2GHS label elements, including precautionary statements

Pictogram(s)
Signal word	Warning
Hazard statement(s)	H315 Causes skin irritation H319 Causes serious eye irritation H335 May cause respiratory irritation
Precautionary statement(s)
Prevention	P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
Response	P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/... P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label). P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/…if you feel unwell.
Storage	P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up.
Disposal	P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

2.3Other hazards which do not result in classification

none

3.Composition/information on ingredients

3.1Substances

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number	Concentration
3-chlorobenzoic acid	3-chlorobenzoic acid	535-80-8	none	100%

4.First-aid measures

4.1Description of necessary first-aid measures

General advice

Consult a physician. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance.

If inhaled

If breathed in, move person into fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. Consult a physician.

In case of skin contact

Wash off with soap and plenty of water. Consult a physician.

In case of eye contact

Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and consult a physician.

If swallowed

Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Rinse mouth with water. Consult a physician.

4.2Most important symptoms/effects, acute and delayed

SYMPTOMS: Exposure to this compound may result in eye and skin irritation. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound may be harmful by inhalation, ingestion or skin absorption. It is irritating to eyes, skin, mucous membranes and the upper respiratory tract. When heated to decomposition, this compound emits toxic fumes.

4.3Indication of immediate medical attention and special treatment needed, if necessary

no data available

5.Fire-fighting measures

5.1Extinguishing media

Suitable extinguishing media

Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher.

5.2Specific hazards arising from the chemical

Flash point data for this compound are not available; however, it is probably combustible.

5.3Special protective actions for fire-fighters

Wear self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighting if necessary.

6.Accidental release measures

6.1Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures

Use personal protective equipment. Avoid dust formation. Avoid breathing vapours, mist or gas. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Avoid breathing dust. For personal protection see section 8.

6.2Environmental precautions

Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Do not let product enter drains. Discharge into the environment must be avoided.

6.3Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up

Pick up and arrange disposal. Sweep up and shovel. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

7.Handling and storage

7.1Precautions for safe handling

Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Avoid exposure - obtain special instructions before use.Provide appropriate exhaust ventilation at places where dust is formed. For precautions see section 2.2.

7.2Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities

Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.

8.Exposure controls/personal protection

8.1Control parameters

Occupational Exposure limit values

no data available

Biological limit values

no data available

8.2Appropriate engineering controls

Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Wash hands before breaks and at the end of workday.

8.3Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment (PPE)

Eye/face protection

Safety glasses with side-shields conforming to EN166. Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU).

Skin protection

Wear impervious clothing. The type of protective equipment must be selected according to the concentration and amount of the dangerous substance at the specific workplace. Handle with gloves. Gloves must be inspected prior to use. Use proper glove removal technique(without touching glove's outer surface) to avoid skin contact with this product. Dispose of contaminated gloves after use in accordance with applicable laws and good laboratory practices. Wash and dry hands. The selected protective gloves have to satisfy the specifications of EU Directive 89/686/EEC and the standard EN 374 derived from it.

Respiratory protection

Wear dust mask when handling large quantities.

Thermal hazards

no data available

9.Physical and chemical properties

Physical state	white crystal
Colour	CRYSTALS
Odour	no data available
Melting point/ freezing point	49°C(lit.)
Boiling point or initial boiling point and boiling range	120°C
Flammability	no data available
Lower and upper explosion limit / flammability limit	no data available
Flash point	41°C(lit.)
Auto-ignition temperature	no data available
Decomposition temperature	no data available
pH	no data available
Kinematic viscosity	no data available
Solubility	less than 1 mg/mL at 19.5°C
Partition coefficient n-octanol/water (log value)	2.68
Vapour pressure	8.475X10-5 mm Hg at 25°C (est).
Density and/or relative density	1.496
Relative vapour density	no data available
Particle characteristics	no data available

10.Stability and reactivity

10.1Reactivity

no data available

10.2Chemical stability

Stable under recommended storage conditions.

10.3Possibility of hazardous reactions

M-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

10.4Conditions to avoid

no data available

10.5Incompatible materials

no data available

10.6Hazardous decomposition products

no data available

11.Toxicological information

Acute toxicity

• Oral: LD50 Rabbit oral > 500 mg/kg
• Inhalation: no data available
• Dermal: no data available

Skin corrosion/irritation

no data available

Serious eye damage/irritation

no data available

Respiratory or skin sensitization

no data available

Germ cell mutagenicity

no data available

Carcinogenicity

no data available

Reproductive toxicity

no data available

STOT-single exposure

no data available

STOT-repeated exposure

no data available

Aspiration hazard

no data available

12.Ecological information

12.1Toxicity

• Toxicity to fish: no data available
• Toxicity to daphnia and other aquatic invertebrates: no data available
• Toxicity to algae: no data available
• Toxicity to microorganisms: no data available

12.2Persistence and degradability

CONJUGATIVE PLASMID PAC25, CHARACTERIZED IN A STRAIN OF P PUTIDA, SPECIFIES BIODEGRADATION OF 3-CHLOROBENZOIC ACID BY A MODIFIED ORTHO PATHWAY THAT INVOLVES MALEYLACETATE, BUT NOT BETA-KETOADIPATE, AS AN INTERMEDIATE.

12.3Bioaccumulative potential

Estimated bioconcentration factors of 20 and 64(1,SRC) obtained from m-chlorobenzoic acid's water solubility, 450 mg/L at 25°C(2), and octanol/water partition coefficient, 2.68(3), respectively, can be obtained using an appropriate regression equation. These values indicate that it will not bioconcentrate in fish and aquatic organisms(SRC).

12.4Mobility in soil

Estimated soil adsorption coefficients of 152 and 684(1,SRC) obtained from m-chlorobenzoic acid's water solubility, 450 mg/l at 25°C(2), and octanol/water partition coefficient, 2.68(3), respectivley can be obtained using an appropriate regression equation. These values indicate that it will display moderate to high mobility in soil(4).

12.5Other adverse effects

no data available

13.Disposal considerations

13.1Disposal methods

Product

The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.

Contaminated packaging

Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.

14.Transport information

14.1UN Number

ADR/RID: UN2742

IMDG: UN2742

IATA: UN2742

14.2UN Proper Shipping Name

ADR/RID: CHLOROFORMATES, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

IMDG: CHLOROFORMATES, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

IATA: CHLOROFORMATES, TOXIC, CORROSIVE, FLAMMABLE, N.O.S.

14.3Transport hazard class(es)

ADR/RID: 6.1

IMDG: 6.1

IATA: 6.1

14.4Packing group, if applicable

ADR/RID: II

IMDG: II

IATA: II

14.5Environmental hazards

ADR/RID: no

IMDG: no

IATA: no

14.6Special precautions for user

no data available

14.7Transport in bulk according to Annex II of MARPOL 73/78 and the IBC Code

no data available

15.Regulatory information

15.1Safety, health and environmental regulations specific for the product in question

Chemical name	Common names and synonyms	CAS number	EC number
3-chlorobenzoic acid	3-chlorobenzoic acid	535-80-8	none
European Inventory of Existing Commercial Chemical Substances (EINECS)			Listed.
EC Inventory			Listed.
United States Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Inventory			Listed.
China Catalog of Hazardous chemicals 2015			Not Listed.
New Zealand Inventory of Chemicals (NZIoC)			Listed.
Philippines Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances (PICCS)			Listed.
Vietnam National Chemical Inventory			Not Listed.
Chinese Chemical Inventory of Existing Chemical Substances (China IECSC)			Listed.