PROPOXUR (ICSC)

PROPOXUR	ICSC: 0191

Date of Peer Review: October 1994

2-Isopropoxyphenyl methylcarbamate
Phenol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-,methylcarbamate
2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenyl methylcarbamate
PHC

CAS #

114-26-1

C₁₁H₁₅NO₃

RTECS #

FC3150000

Molecular mass: 209.2

UN #

2757

EC Index #

006-016-00-4

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

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Dizziness. Headache. Sweating. Laboured breathing. Nausea. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Pupillary constriction. 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 cramps. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Weakness. Muscle twitching. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.
EU Classification
Symbol: T, N
R: 25-50/53
S: (1/2-)-37-45-60-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2005

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PROPOXUR

ICSC: 0191

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including methylisocyanate, nitrogen oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.5 mg/mł as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: (Inhalable fraction) 2 mg/mł; Peak limitation category: II(8); (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

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 may cause effects on the nervous system, liver, kidneys, resulting in respiratory failure, convulsions and tissue lesions. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Exposure may result in death.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 91°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.2 (poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.001

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.52

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to mammals, birds, aquatic organisms, soil organisms and honey bees.

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. 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. Baygon, Blattanex, Bolfo, Invisi-Gard, Isocarb, o-IMPC, Propyon, Rhoden, Sendran, Suncide, Tendex, Tugon Fliegenkugel, Unden, Undene are trade names. If the substance is present under the form of a formulation containing hydrocarbon solvents, vomiting may not be induced. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Propoxur (PDS)
       Propoxur (WHO Pesticide Residues Series 3)
       Propoxur (Pesticide residues in food: 1981 evaluations)
       Propoxur (Pesticide residues in food: 1983 evaluations)
       Propoxur (Pesticide residues in food: 1989 evaluations Part II Toxicology)