ICSC 1509 - 2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID

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2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID

ICSC: 1509
_{November 2003}

Dalapon
alpha,alpha-Dichloropropionic acid

CAS No: 75-99-0
RTECS No: UF0690000
EC No: 607-162-00-7

C₃H₄Cl₂O₂
Molecular mass: 143.0

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give plenty of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	PACKAGING & LABELLING
If liquid: collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. If solid: sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.	Xn Symbol R: 22-38-41-52/53 S: (2-)26-39-61	Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE
	Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS OR COLOURLESS LIQUID Chemical dangers Attacks aluminium, copper and their alloys. Occupational exposure limits TLV: (Inhalable fraction) 5 mg/m³ as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004). MAK: IIb (not established but data is available) (DFG 2004).	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation 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. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
Boiling point: 190°C Melting point: 20°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.40 Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 90 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.76	The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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