d-PHENOTHRIN (ICSC)

d-PHENOTHRIN	ICSC: 0313

Date of Peer Review: March 2001

3-Phenoxybenzyl (1R)-cis-trans-chrysanthemate
(3-Phenoxyphenyl)methyl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS #	26002-80-2	C₂₃H₂₆O₃
RTECS #	GZ1975000	Molecular mass: 350.5
UN #
EC Index #

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation		Ventilation, 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.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

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

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d-PHENOTHRIN

ICSC: 0313

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW TO YELLOW-BROWN LIQUID.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Relative density (water = 1): 1.06
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. 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.

NOTES

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Sumithrin is a trade name. Also consult publication Health and Safety Guide No. 32 d-Phenothrin, and Environmental Health Criteria No. 96 d-Phenothrin, of IPCS.

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Phenothrin, d- (EHC 96, 1990)
       Phenothrin, d- (HSG 32, 1989)
       Phenothrin, d- (PDS)
       Phenothrin, d- (Pesticide residues in food: 1988 evaluations Part II Toxicology)