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Document ID (ISN)55437
CIS number 91-38
Year 1990
Convention or series no. IPCS ICSC 0034
Title DDT
Bibliographic information Official Publications of the European Communities, 2985 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg; International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS), World Health Organization, 1211 Genève 27, Switzerland, 1990. 2p. Illus.
Abstract International chemical safety card. Danger symbols: Toxic. Short-term exposure effects: irritation of eyes and skin. Long-term exposure effects: skin absorption; dermatitis; neurotoxic effects (central nervous system); hepatic damage; suspected human carcinogen. EC identification number and labelling codes: 602-045-00-7; T; R25-40-48; S22-36/37-44. United Nations number and hazard class: UN 2761 (6.1-61/109).
Descriptors (primary) agricultural chemicals; threshold limit values; ILO; DDT; UNEP; WHO; European Communities; IPCS
Descriptors (secondary) neurotoxic effects; data sheet; carcinogens; UN; hepatic damage; fire hazards; insecticides; skin absorption; dermatitis; explosion hazards; labelling; storage; waste disposal; first aid; chemical hazards; environmental pollution; health hazards; irritants
Document type B - Chemical safety information sheets
Subject(s) Toxic and dangerous substances
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Agricultural chemicals
Occupational exposure limits
Halogenated hydrocarbons