ICSC 0034

DDT

ICSC: 0034
_{Peer-Review Status: 20.04.2004 Validated}

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
2,2-bis(p-Chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethylidene)bis(4-chlorobenzene)
p,p'-DDT

CAS #: 50-29-3 RTECS #: KJ3325000
UN #: 2761
EC #: 602-045-00-7
EINECS #: 200-024-3

Formula: C₁₄H₉Cl₅
Molecular mass: 354.5

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
Inhalation	Cough.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Tremor. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Vomiting. Numbness. Tingling sensation. Hyperexcitability. Convulsions.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & 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 sealable, non-metallic containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant. EC Classification Symbol: T, N; R: 25-40-48/25-50/53; S: (1/2)-22-36/37-45-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III GHS Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III.	Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from iron, aluminium, aluminium salts and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. TECHNICAL PRODUCT IS WAXY SOLID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with aluminium and iron.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 1mg/m³ as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 1 mg/m³; Peak limitation category: II(8); Skin absorption (H); (DFG 2003).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

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

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in convulsions and respiratory depression. Exposure at high levels could cause death. Medical observation is indicated.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 260°C
Melting point: 109°C
Density: 1.6 g/cm³
Solubility in water: poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.36

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment. Special attention should be given to birds. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in milk and aquatic organisms. 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

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Consult national legislation.
Agritan, Azotox, Anofex, Ixodex, Gesapon, Gesarex, Gesarol, Guesapon, Clofenotane, Zeidane, Dicophane, Neocid are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       DDT (PDS)
       DDT (JECFA Evaluation)
       DDT (PIM 127)
       DDT (FAO Meeting Report PL/1965/10/1)
       DDT (FAO/PL:CP/15)
       DDT (FAO/PL:1967/M/11/1)
       DDT (FAO/PL:1968/M/9/1)
       DDT (FAO/PL:1969/M/17/1)
       DDT (Pesticide residues in food: 1979 evaluations)
       DDT (Pesticide residues in food: 1980 evaluations)
       DDT (Pesticide residues in food: 1984 evaluations)
       DDT (JMPR Evaluations 2000 Part II Toxicological)