2,2'-Methylenebis(3,4,6-trichlorophenol)
HCP
C13H6Cl6O2 / C6H(OH)Cl3CH2Cl3(OH)C6H
Molecular mass: 406.9
ICSC # 0161
CAS # 70-30-4
RTECS # SM0700000
UN # 2875
EC # 604-015-00-9
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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.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID ALL CONTACT!
AVOID Exposure OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN!
AVOID Exposure OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
See Ingestion.
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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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Photophobia.
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Face shield
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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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Fever. Tremors. Absence of light reflex.
Abdominal cramps.
Convulsions.
Diarrhoea.
Drowsiness.
Nausea.
Shock or collapse.
Vomiting.
Weakness.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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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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Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
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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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 24/25-50/53
S: 1/2-20-37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
ODOURLESS
WHITE
CRYSTALLINE POWDER.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
or
on burning
producing
toxic fumes
and
irritating fumes
including
hydrogen chloride
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV 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:
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 may cause effects on the
central nervous system
, resulting in
convulsions
,
respiratory failure
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis.
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.
Repeated or prolonged inhalation exposure may cause asthma.
The substance may have effects on the
nervous system
, resulting in tissue lesions, blindness.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes malformations in human babies.
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Physical
Properties
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Melting point: 164-165°C
Solubility in water: none
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Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 7.54 (calculated)
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms.
Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in milk, aquatic organisms.
The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.
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N O T E S
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Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Acigena, Almederm, AT7, AT17, Bilevon, Exofene, Fostril, Gamophen, G-11, Germa-Medica, Hexosan, Septisol, Surofene are trade names.
Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-III
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0161
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HEXACHLOROPHENE
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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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