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Date of peer-review: October 1995
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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, powder.
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| EXPLOSION |
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| EXPOSURE |
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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| Inhalation |
Cough.
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist. Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
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| Skin |
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
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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 for medical attention.
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| Eyes |
Redness.
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Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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| Ingestion |
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
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Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.
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| SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | PACKAGING & LABELLING | |||||||
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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. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant. EU Classification Symbol: T, N R: 21-25-50/53 S: (1/2-)36/37-45-60-61 UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III | |||||||
| EMERGENCY RESPONSE | STORAGE | |||||||
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Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G41c
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Separated from strong bases, strong acids, food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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| IMPORTANT DATA | |||
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE: COLOURLESS OR WHITE CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. CHEMICAL DANGERS: The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides, phosphorous oxides and sulfur oxides. OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS: TLV not established. |
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE: The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion. INHALATION RISK: Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing 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. Weak cholinesterase inhibitor. Medical observation is indicated. | ||
| PHYSICAL PROPERTIES | |||
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Melting point: 47.5-48°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.39 Solubility in water, g/100 ml: none Vapour pressure, Pa at °C: negligible |
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.3 | ||
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA | |||
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
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| NOTES | |||
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Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home. Rubitox, Zolone, Azofene are trade names.
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See Also:
Toxicological Abbreviations
Phosalone (WHO Pesticide Residues Series 2)
Phosalone (WHO Pesticide Residues Series 5)
Phosalone (Pesticide residues in food: 1976 evaluations)
Phosalone (Pesticide residues in food: 1993 evaluations Part II Toxicology)
Phosalone (Pesticide residues in food: 1997 evaluations Part II Toxicological & Environmental)
Phosalone (JMPR Evaluations 2001 Part II Toxicological)