PICLORAM | ICSC: 1246 (June 2012) |
4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloro-2-pyridinecarboxylic acid 4-Amino-3,5,6-trichloropicolinic acid |
CAS #: 1918-02-1 |
EC Number: 217-636-1 |
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, foam, powder, carbon dioxide. |
SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID | |
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Inhalation | No acute symptoms expected. | Avoid inhalation of dust. | Fresh air, rest. |
Skin | No acute symptoms expected. | Protective gloves. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. |
Eyes | No acute symptoms expected. | Wear safety goggles. | Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). |
Ingestion | No acute symptoms expected. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Rinse mouth. |
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 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 WARNING
Harmful if swallowedMay cause damage to liver through prolonged or repeated exposure Harmful to aquatic life Transportation |
STORAGE | |
Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. Separated from : see Chemical Dangers. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. | |
PACKAGING | |
PICLORAM | ICSC: 1246 |
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION | |
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Physical State; Appearance
Physical dangers
Chemical dangers
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Formula: C6H3Cl3N2O2 |
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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TLV: 10 mg/m3, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen) |
ENVIRONMENT |
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The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal. |
NOTES |
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Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home. |
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
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EC Classification |
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See Also: Toxicological Abbreviations Picloram (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 53, 1991)