CHLORPROPHAM (ICSC)

CHLORPROPHAM	ICSC: 1500

Date of Peer Review: April 2004

Isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate
1-Methylethyl (3-chlorophenyl) carbamate
Isopropyl 3-chlorophenylcarbamate

CAS #	101-21-3	C₁₀H₁₂ClNO₂
RTECS #	FD8050000	Molecular mass: 213.7
UN #
EC #

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.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Sore throat.	Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable, plastic containers. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from food and feedstuffs.

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 1999

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CHLORPROPHAM

ICSC: 1500

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO BROWN CRYSTALS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing chlorides, nitrogen oxides and phosgene.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point (decomposes): 247°C
Melting point: 41°C
Density: 1.18 g/cmł
Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.009 very poor

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 1999

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Chlorpropham (FAO Meeting Report PL/1965/10/1)
       Chlorpropham (JMPR Evaluations 2000 Part II Toxicological)
       Chlorpropham (JMPR Evaluations 2005 Part II Toxicological)