ICSC 0781 - CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE

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CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE	ICSC: 0781 (December 2000)
(2-Chloroethyl)trimethylammonium chloride 2-Chloro-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride Chlorocholine chloride

CAS #: 999-81-5

EC Number: 213-666-4

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	See Ingestion.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness.	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	Excessive salivation. Sweating. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Pupillary constriction.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Store in glass, high-density plastic, rubber or epoxy resin-protected metal containers.
PACKAGING

CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE

ICSC: 0781

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE EXTREMELY HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on heating with strong aqueous alkali solutions. This produces trimethylamine and other gaseous products. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.	Formula: (ClCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₃)Cl / C₅H₁₃Cl₂N Molecular mass: 158.1 Decomposes at 245°C Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 74 (good) Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-WHITE EXTREMELY HYGROSCOPIC CRYSTALS WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on heating with strong aqueous alkali solutions. This produces trimethylamine and other gaseous products. Attacks many metals in the presence of water.

Formula: (ClCH₂CH₂N(CH₃)₃)Cl / C₅H₁₃Cl₂N
Molecular mass: 158.1
Decomposes at 245°C
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 20°C: 74 (good)
Vapour pressure at 20°C: negligible

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 aerosol is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system, cholinergic symptoms without acetylcholinesterase inhibition. See Notes.	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

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 aerosol is mildly irritating to the eyes. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system, cholinergic symptoms without acetylcholinesterase inhibition. See Notes.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

NOTES
Use of atropine as specific treatment is contraindicated. If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s). Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 21/22; S: (2)-36/37

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