ICSC 0119 - CAPTAFOL

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CAPTAFOL

ICSC: 0119
_{April 1994}

N-(1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethylthio)cyclohex-4-ene-1,2-dicarboximide
3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-N-(1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethanesulphenyl)phthalimide

CAS No: 2425-06-1
RTECS No: GW4900000
UN No: 2588
EC No: 613-046-00-7

C₁₀H₉Cl₄NO₂S
Molecular mass: 349.1

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / 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.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Wheezing.	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Rash. Blisters.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Itching.	Face shield 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	Burning sensation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.	T Symbol N Symbol R: 45-43-50/53 S: 53-45-60-61 UN Hazard Class: 6.1	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III	Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong bases, food and feedstuffs.

IMPORTANT DATA

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

Chemical dangers
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163), nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides. Reacts violently with bases causing fire and explosion hazard. Attacks some metals.

Occupational exposure limits
TLV: 0.1 mg/m³ as TWA; (skin); A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

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

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization, allergic conjunctivitis. Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma. The substance may have effects on the liver and kidneys. This substance is probably carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Melting point: 160-161°C Solubility in water: none Relative vapour density (air = 1): 12 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1	This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms and soil organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

NOTES

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
The symptoms of asthma often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential.
Anyone who has shown symptoms of asthma due to this substance should avoid all further contact with this substance.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Difolatan, Folcid, Foltaf, Haipen, Merpafol, Ortho 5865, Sabsoir, Sanspor, Santar, Sulfenimede and Nalco 7046 are trade names.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

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