ICSC 0055 - MECOPROP

MECOPROP	ICSC: 0055 (October 2005)
2-(4-Chloro-o-tolyloxy)propionic acid 2-(4-Chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propanoic acid MCPP

CAS #: 93-65-2

UN #: 2761

EC Number: 202-264-4

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

STRICT HYGIENE!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Nausea.	Use local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Unconsciousness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. 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 plastic 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
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and feedstuffs.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

MECOPROP

ICSC: 0055

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS-TO-BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a weak acid. Attacks some forms of coatings and metals in the presence of moisture.	Formula: C₁₀H₁₁ClO₃ / ClC₆H₃(CH₃)OCH(CH₃)COOH Molecular mass: 214.7 Melting point: 94°C Density: 1.28 g/cm³ Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.07 Vapour pressure, Pa at 22.5°C: 0.08 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.17

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-BROWN CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride. The solution in water is a weak acid. Attacks some forms of coatings and metals in the presence of moisture.

Formula: C₁₀H₁₁ClO₃ / ClC₆H₃(CH₃)OCH(CH₃)COOH
Molecular mass: 214.7
Melting point: 94°C
Density: 1.28 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.07
Vapour pressure, Pa at 22.5°C: 0.08
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.17

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 is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure See Notes.

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 is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
See Notes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to 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
Mecoprop is a chlorophenoxy-herbicide which, as a group, has been classified by IARC (1987) as possibly carcinogenic to humans, but the data on this specific substance are inconclusive. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Other CAS number: 7085-19-0 .

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn, N; R: 22-38-41-50/53; S: (2)-13-26-37/39-60-61

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