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CHLORTHIAMID ICSC: 0852
March 1996
2,6-Dichlorothiobenzamide
2,6-Dichlorobenzenecarbothioamide
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CAS # 1918-13-4 C 7H 5Cl 2NS / C 6H 3Cl 2CSNH 2
RTECS # CV3850000 Molecular mass: 206.1
EC # 616-005-00-1

TYPES OF
HAZARD /
EXPOSURE
ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS      PREVENTION      FIRST AID /    FIRE FIGHTING   
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!

Inhalation
Local exhaust.
Fresh air, rest.
Skin
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
Xn Symbol
R: 22
S: 2-36
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from bases, food and feedstuffs.

IMPORTANT DATA
PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
OFF-WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides. Reacts with bases to form dichlorobenil.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.
ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.


PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point: 151-152°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 21°C: 0.095
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <0.1
 

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish.

NOTES
Dichlobenil is a major metabolite of chlorthiamid. Prefix is a trade name. Also consult ICSC # 0867 (Dichlobenil).

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