CARBADOX (ICSC)

CARBADOX	ICSC: 1510

Date of Peer Review: November 2003

2-Formylquinoxaline-1,4-dioxide carbomethoxyhydrazone
2-(Methoxycarbonylhydrazonomethyl)quinoxaline 1,4-dioxide
Methyl 3-(quinoxalin-2-ylmethylene)carbazate 1,4-dioxide

CAS #	6804-07-5	C₁₁H₁₀N₄O₄
RTECS #	FE2779000	Molecular mass: 262.2
UN #
EC #	613-050-00-9

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Flammable.	NO open flames, NO sparks, and NO smoking.	Powder, alcohol-resistant foam, water spray, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin		Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety spectacles, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: F, T
R: 45-11-22
S: 53-45
Note: [E]
UN Classification

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed.

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 © IPCS, CEC 1999

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CARBADOX

ICSC: 1510

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW CRYSTALS

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

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

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

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
May cause photosensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 239.5°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: < 0.001

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

NOTES

Do NOT take working clothes home.

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

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Carbadox (JECFA Food Additives Series 51)
       Carbadox (WHO Food Additives Series 27)
       CARBADOX (JECFA Evaluation)