2-sec-Butyl-4,6-dinitrophenol
2-(1-Methylpropyl)-4,6-dinitrophenol
2,4-Dinitro-6-(1-methylpropyl)phenol
2,4-Dinitro-6-sec-butylphenol
C10H12N2O5
Molecular mass: 240.2
ICSC # 0149
CAS # 88-85-7
RTECS # SJ9800000
UN # 2779
EC # 609-025-00-7
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Risk of fire and explosion.
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Blue skin.
Convulsions.
Headache.
Sweating.
Laboured breathing.
Unconsciousness.
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Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration may be needed.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
(Further see Inhalation).
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
Blurred vision.
Temporary
loss of vision.
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Safety goggles
face shield
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Vomiting.
(Further see Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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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.
Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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Ventilation along the floor.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
Note: E
T symbol
N symbol
R: 61-62-24/25-36-44-50/53
S: 53-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
ORANGE
CRYSTALS
, WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
nitrogen oxides
.
The solution in water is a weak acid.
Attacks many metals in presence of water.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
PDK not established.
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C
; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
irritates
the eyes.
The substance may cause effects on the
gastrointestinal tract
and
central nervous system
.
Exposure to the aerosol in hot environment may result in death.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the kidneys, liver, blood, immune system and eyes
, resulting in cataract.
May cause reproductive toxicity in humans.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 38-42°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3 at 30°C
Solubility in water: none at 20°C (<0.1 g/100 ml)
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.007
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8.3
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to honey bees, birds and mammals.
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
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N O T E S
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Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature.
If the pesticide is present under the form of a formulation containing hydrocarbon solvents, vomiting may not be induced.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Aatox, Aretit, BNP 20, BNP 30, Basanite, Butaphene, Caldon, Chemox General, Chemox PE, Desicoil, Dibutox, Dinitrall, DN 289, Dow General, Dytop, Fanicide, Gebutox, Hivertox, HOE 26150, Ivosit, Kiloseb, Knowx-Weed, Ladob, Laseb,
Nitropone C, Persevtox, Phenotan, Premerge, Sinox General, Sparic, Spurge, Subitex and Unicrop are trade names.
If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-II
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0149
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DINOSEB
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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