Section 1 - CHEMICAL PRODUCT AND COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

PRODUCT NAME

HALAZONE

NFPA

PRODUCT USE

Drinking water disinfectant. In the determination of iodine numbers of fats and oils.

SYNONYMS

C7-H5-Cl2-N-O4-S, C7-H5-Cl2-N-O4-S, "benzoic acid, p-(dichlorosulfamoyl)-", "benzoic
acid, p-(dichlorosulfamoyl)-", "benzoic acid, 4-[(dichloroamino)sulfonyl]-", "benzoic
acid, 4-[(dichloroamino)sulfonyl]-", p-carboxybenzenesulfondichloramide, p-
carboxybenzenesulfondichloramide, "p-chlorosulfamoylbenzoic acid", "p-
chlorosulfamoylbenzoic acid", "p-(N, N-dichlorosulfamyl)benzoic acid", "p-(N, N-
dichlorosulfamyl)benzoic acid", "kyselina p-N, N-dichlorsulfamoylbenzoova", "kyselina p-N,
N-dichlorsulfamoylbenzoova", "parasulfondichloramido benzoic acid", "p-
sulfondichloramidobenzoic acid", "p-sulfondichloramidobenzoic acid", NSC-60717,
"Pantocidsodium salt:", Aseptamide, Gynamide, disinfectant

Section 2 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

CANADIAN WHMIS SYMBOLS

EMERGENCY OVERVIEW

RISK

Contact with combustible material may cause fire.
Irritating to eyes.

POTENTIAL HEALTH EFFECTS

ACUTE HEALTH EFFECTS

SWALLOWED

  Although ingestion is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still be damaging to the health of the individual following ingestion, especially where pre-  existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally based on doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-health). Gastrointestinal tract discomfort may produce nausea and vomiting. In an occupational setting however, ingestion of insignificant quantities is not thought to be cause for concern.  Considered an unlikely route of entry in commercial/industrial environments.  Ingestion may result in nausea, abdominal irritation, pain and vomiting.  

EYE

  This material can cause eye irritation and damage in some persons.  

SKIN

  The material is not thought to produce adverse health effects or skin irritation following contact (as classified using animal models). Nevertheless, good hygiene practice requires that exposure be kept to a minimum and that suitable gloves be used in an occupational setting.  

INHALED

  There is some evidence to suggest that this material, if inhaled, can irritate the throat and lungs of some persons.  Although inhalation is not thought to produce harmful effects, the material may still produce health damage, especially where pre-existing organ (e.g. liver, kidney) damage is evident. Present definitions of harmful or toxic substances are generally confined to doses producing mortality (death) rather than those producing morbidity (disease, ill-  health).  

CHRONIC HEALTH EFFECTS

  Principal routes of exposure are usually by inhalation of generated dust, skin contact with the dry and wet material and inhalation of vapor given off by material that has become wet or damp.  No human exposure data available. For this reason health effects described are based on experience with chemically related materials.  As with any chemical product, contact with unprotected bare skin; inhalation of vapor, mist or dust in work place atmosphere; or ingestion in any form, should be avoided by observing good occupational work practice.