HEXACHLOROPHENE | ICSC: 0161 (June 2012) |
2,2'-Methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol) HCP |
CAS #: 70-30-4 |
UN #: 2875 |
EC Number: 200-733-8 |
ACUTE HAZARDS | PREVENTION | FIRE FIGHTING | |
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FIRE & EXPLOSION | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. |
AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF BREASTFEEDING WOMEN! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |||
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SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
Inhalation | Use local exhaust or breathing protection. | Fresh air, rest. | |
Skin | MAY BE ABSORBED! See Ingestion. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention . |
Eyes | Redness. | Wear face shield. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | Nausea. Vomiting. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Fall in blood pressure. Convulsions. See Effects of short-term exposure Symptoms may be delayed. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. Rest. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING |
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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 sealable containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. |
According to UN GHS Criteria DANGER
Toxic if swallowedHarmful in contact with skin May cause an allergic skin reaction Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child May cause harm to breast-fed children May cause damage to the nervous system and optic nerve May cause damage to nervous system and optic nerve through prolonged or repeated exposure Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. | |
PACKAGING | |
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. |
HEXACHLOROPHENE | ICSC: 0161 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C13H6Cl6O2 / C6H(OH)Cl3CH2Cl3(OH)C6H |
EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS | |
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Routes of exposure
Effects of short-term exposure
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Inhalation risk
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS |
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ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment. |
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification Symbol: T, N; R: 24/25-50/53; S: (1/2)-20-37-45-60-61 |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Hexachlorophene (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 20, 1979)