ICSC 1432 - CHLORDECONE

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CHLORDECONE	ICSC: 1432 (June 2003)
1,1a,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Decachloro-octahydro-1,3,4-metheno-2H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalen-2-one Kepone Decachloroketone

CAS #: 143-50-0

UN #: 2761

EC Number: 205-601-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF BREASTFEEDING WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Incoordination. Headache. Tremor. Weakness.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED!	Protective clothing. Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes		Wear face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	See Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). See Notes. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
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. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from acids.
PACKAGING
Airtight. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

CHLORDECONE

ICSC: 1432

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers On combustion, forms chlorine fumes and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on contact with acids. This produces toxic fumes.	Formula: C₁₀Cl₁₀O Molecular mass: 490.6 Sublimation point: 350°C (decomposes) Solubility in water at 20°C: poor Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.45

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms chlorine fumes and hydrogen chloride. Decomposes on contact with acids. This produces toxic fumes.

Formula: C₁₀Cl₁₀O
Molecular mass: 490.6
Sublimation point: 350°C (decomposes)
Solubility in water at 20°C: poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.45

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin, by ingestion and by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver. This may result in impaired functions and liver impairment. The effects may be delayed.	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 with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the endocrine system. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and liver. This may result in impaired functions and liver impairment. The effects may be delayed.

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 with skin may cause dermatitis. The substance may have effects on the endocrine system. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 2

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish, mammals and milk.

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home. Consult national legislation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 24/25-40-50/53; S: (1/2)-22-36/37-45-60-61

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