ICSC 0324 - RESMETHRIN

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RESMETHRIN	ICSC: 0324 (March 2001)
(5-Benzyl-3-furyl)methyl (1RS)-cis-trans-chrysanthemate (5-(Phenylmethyl)-3-furanyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS #: 10453-86-8

UN #: 3349

EC Number: 233-940-7

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.	NO open flames.	Use powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

RESMETHRIN

ICSC: 0324

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS WAXY SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.	Formula: C₂₂H₂₆O₃ Molecular mass: 338.5 Melting point: 43-48°C Relative density (water = 1): 0.96 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.46

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS WAXY SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces irritating fumes.

Formula: C₂₂H₂₆O₃
Molecular mass: 338.5
Melting point: 43-48°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.96
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.46

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to bees. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. See ICSCs 0229 and 0239.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-50/53; S: (2)-60-61

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