ICSC 0585 - TRICHLORPHON

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TRICHLORPHON	ICSC: 0585 (August 1997)
Dimethyl-2,2,2-trichloro-1-hydroxyethylphosphonate Trichlorphene (2,2,2-Trichloro-1-hydroxyethyl) phosphonic acid dimethyl ester Chlorofos

CAS #: 52-68-6

UN #: 2783

EC Number: 200-149-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Sweating. Nausea. Vomiting. Dizziness. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation. Laboured breathing. Convulsions. Unconsciousness. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! See Inhalation.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Pupillary constriction. Blurred vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Pupillary constriction. Muscle cramps. Excessive salivation. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. 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
Separated from strong bases and food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

TRICHLORPHON

ICSC: 0585

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating and on contact with acids and bases. This produces toxic fumes. Attacks many metals.	Formula: C₄H₈Cl₃O₄P Molecular mass: 257.4 Melting point: 83-84°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.73 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 15.4 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <0.01 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.48

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating and on contact with acids and bases. This produces toxic fumes. Attacks many metals.

Formula: C₄H₈Cl₃O₄P
Molecular mass: 257.4
Melting point: 83-84°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.73
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 15.4
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <0.01
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.48

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the nervous system by a cholinesterase inhibiting effect. This may result in convulsions, respiratory failure and death. Cholinesterase inhibition. Exposure at high levels could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	Inhalation risk Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. Cholinesterase inhibition. Cumulative effects are possible. See Acute Hazards/Symptoms.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system by a cholinesterase inhibiting effect. This may result in convulsions, respiratory failure and death. Cholinesterase inhibition. Exposure at high levels could cause death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. Cholinesterase inhibition. Cumulative effects are possible. See Acute Hazards/Symptoms.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (inhalable fraction and vapour): 0.1 mg/m³, as TWA; (DSEN); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to bees and fish.

NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. The symptoms of acute intoxication do not become manifest until some hours have passed. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. The recommendations on this card apply to the pure form. Commercial formulations are often mixtures including impurities, solvent or other agents which modify toxic and physicochemical properties.

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of acute intoxication do not become manifest until some hours have passed.
Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available.
The recommendations on this card apply to the pure form.
Commercial formulations are often mixtures including impurities, solvent or other agents which modify toxic and physicochemical properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-43-50/53; S: (2)-24-37-60-61

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