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CHLORPROPHAMICSC: 1500 (April 2004)
Isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate
1-Methylethyl (3-chlorophenyl) carbamate
Isopropyl 3-chlorophenylcarbamate
CAS #: 101-21-3
EC Number: 202-925-7

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION 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.   

   
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Sore throat.  Use 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.  Wear safety spectacles.  First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Give one or two glasses of water to drink. 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
CHLORPROPHAM ICSC: 1500
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS-TO-BROWN CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces chlorides, nitrogen oxides and phosgene. 

Formula: C10H12ClNO2
Molecular mass: 213.7
Decomposes at 247°C
Melting point: 41°C
Density: 1.18 g/cm³
Solubility in water, g/100ml: 0.009 (very poor)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
 

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. 

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
This substance may be hazardous to 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 solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s). 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
 

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    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)