Terephthaloyl chloride

SOLUBLE IN ETHER

Solubility in water: reaction

356 °F

180 °C

259 °C

264 °C

266 °C @760 [mm Hg]

82-84 °C

79.5-84 °C

FCS -> FDA Cumulative Estimated Daily Intake (CEDI)

FCS -> FDA Inventory of Food Contact Substances Listed in 21 CFR

FCS -> FDA Inventory of Effective Food Contact Substance (FCS) Notifications

Large Crystals; Dry Powder

Colorless or white solid with pungent odor; [ICSC] White flakes; [MSDSonline]

WHITE POWDER OR COLOURLESS NEEDLES WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

This chemical does not meet GHS hazard criteria for 88.7% (2008 of 2263) of all reports.

Danger

H314 (11.2%): Causes severe skin burns and eye damage [Danger Skin corrosion/irritation]

P260, P261, P264, P271, P280, P301+P330+P331, P302+P361+P354, P304+P340, P305+P354+P338, P316, P321, P363, P403+P233, P405, and P501 (click each P-code to see the statement)

Aggregated GHS information provided per 2263 reports by companies from 9 notifications to the ECHA C&L Inventory. Each notification may be associated with multiple companies.

Danger

Chemical: 1,4-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride

1,4-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride is listed on the EPA's Chemical Data Reporting (CDR) system. Manufacturers and importers of 1,4-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride are required to report information about their production and use of this chemical to the EPA under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). (40 eCFR Part 711)

Status: Active Update: 29-04-2021 https://echa.europa.eu/registration-dossier/-/registered-dossier/13172

Terephthaloyl dichloride: Does not have an individual approval but may be used under an appropriate group standard

A reproductive effector; Causes asphyxiation by upper airway obstruction after lethal-dose inhalation studies of mice; [RTECS] Dust/air mixture may be explosive; Reacts with water producing hydrogen chloride; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; Inhalation may cause upper airway edema and pulmonary edema; [ICSC] A skin irritant; [HSDB] Reacts with water; A corrosive substance that can cause injury to the skin, eyes, and respiratory tract; A lachrymator; Inhalation may cause chemical pneumonitis; Effects in high-dose animal studies include lacrimation, changes in renal tubules and other changes to the brain; [MSDSonline]

Skin Corr. 1A (11.2%)

Skin corrosion/irritation - Category 1

Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention.

Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .

First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.

Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

Personal protection: chemical protection suit and particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Sweep spilled substance into covered plastic containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.

Cough. Sore throat. Burning sensation. Laboured breathing. Shortness of breath. Symptoms may be delayed.

Redness. Pain. Skin burns.

Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.

Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Shock or collapse.

Used in dyes, synthetic fibers, resins, films, pharmaceuticals, rubber chemicals, and as a cross-linking agent for polyurethanes and polysulfides; [HSDB]

Textiles (Fiber & Fabric Manufacturing) [Category: Industry]

DYE MANUFACTURE; SYNTHETIC FIBERS, RESINS, FILMS; ULTRAVIOLET ABSORPTION; PHARMACEUTICALS; RUBBER CHEMICALS

CROSS-LINKING AGENT FOR POLYURETHANES AND POLYSULFIDES

Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing

1,4-Benzenedicarbonyl dichloride: ACTIVE