ICSC 0034

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DDT

ICSC: 0034
_{April 2004}

Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
2,2-bis(p-Chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane
1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethylidene)bis(4-chlorobenzene)
p,p'-DDT

CAS No: 50-29-3
RTECS No: KJ3325000
UN No: 2761
EC No: 602-045-00-7

C₁₄H₉Cl₅
Molecular mass: 354.5

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
Inhalation	Cough.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin		Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles, 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	Tremors. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Headache. Vomiting. Numbness. Paresthesias. Hyperexcitability. Convulsions.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into sealable non-metallic containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.	T Symbol N Symbol R: 25-40-48/25-50/53 S: (1/2-)22-36/37-45-60-61 UN Hazard Class: 6.1 UN Pack Group: III	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III	Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from iron, aluminum and its salts, food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. TECHNICAL PRODUCT IS WAXY SOLID.

Chemical dangers
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with aluminium and iron.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 1 mg/m³; as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 1 mg/m³; H; Peak limitation category: II(8); (DFG 2003).

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.

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

Effects of short-term exposure
May cause mechanical irritation. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system, resulting in convulsions and respiratory depression. Exposure at high levels may result in death. Medical observation is indicated.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to human reproduction or development.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

Boiling point: 260°C
Melting point: 109°C
Density: 1.6 g/cm³
Solubility in water: poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.36

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to birds. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in milk and aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Consult national legislation.
Agritan, Azotox, Anofex, Ixodex, Gesapon, Gesarex, Gesarol, Guesapon, Clofenotane, Zeidane, Dicophane, Neocid are trade names.

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