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| TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING |
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Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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| EXPOSURE |
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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| Inhalation |
Dizziness. Nausea. Muscle twitching. Sweating. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Laboured breathing. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer immediately for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Blurred vision.
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Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
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| Ingestion |
Abdominal cramps. (see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and particulates adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers: if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant. UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III GHS Classification Danger Toxic in contact with skin Harmful if swallowed Harmful if inhaled Causes damage to nervous system Very toxic to aquatic life Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS OR LIQUID. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic fumes including phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV: (as TWA) 1 mg/m³ Inhalable fraction and vapor (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); BEI issued; (ACGIH 2006). MAK not established. |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE: Cholinesterase inhibition. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system , resulting in convulsions and respiratory depression. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. Exposure far above the OEL may result in death. EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE: Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Boiling point (decomposes): 120-125°C Melting point: 30°C Density: 1.3 g/cm³ Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: negligible |
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.96 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to honey bees. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur . This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.
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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. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. The technical grade (90-95%) is a brown, viscous liquid. Abate, Abathion, Swebate, Nimitex and Biothion are trade names.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Temephos (PDS)