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CHLOROTHALONIL ICSC: 0134
Date of Peer Review: April 1994

 Tetrachloroisophthalonitrile
2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-1,3-benzenedicarbonitrile
2,4,5,6-Tetrachloro-3-cyanobenzonitrile
CAS # 1897-45-6 C8Cl4N2
RTECS # NT2600000 Molecular mass: 265.9
UN # 2588
EC Index # 608-014-00-4
TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!

Inhalation Burning sensation.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
Safety spectacles 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 take to a doctor.
Ingestion Abdominal pain. Burning sensation.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.
EU Classification
Symbol: T+, N
R: 26-37-40-41-43-50/53
S: (2-)-28-36/37/39-45-60-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs.
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CHLOROTHALONIL ICSC: 0134
IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating and on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and nitrogen oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK: sensitization of skin (Sh); Carcinogen category: 3B; (DFG 2004).
 		ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the kidneys and gastrointestinal tract.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 350°C
Melting point: 250-251°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.8
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: (none) <0.01
Vapour pressure, Pa at 40°C: <1.3
 		Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.38
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
NOTES
If the pesticide is present under the form of a formulation containing hydrocarbon solvents, vomiting may not be induced! Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Bombardier, Bravo, Bravocarb, Chlorothalonil, Chlortocaffaro, Contact 75, Corbel, Daconil, Dacosoil, Exotherm, Faber, Forturf, Nopcocide, Sweep and Termil TPN are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Chlorothalonil (EHC 183, 1996)
       Chlorothalonil (HSG 98, 1995)
       Chlorothalonil (WHO Pesticide Residues Series 4)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1977 evaluations)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1981 evaluations)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1983 evaluations)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1985 evaluations Part II Toxicology)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1987 evaluations Part II Toxicology)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1990 evaluations Toxicology)
       Chlorothalonil (Pesticide residues in food: 1992 evaluations Part II Toxicology)
       Chlorothalonil  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 30, 1983)
       Chlorothalonil  (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 73, 1999)