ICSC:NENG1682 International Chemical Safety Cards (WHO/IPCS/ILO)

Clormethylphos
S-(Chloromethy) O,O-diethyl phosphorodithioate
Phosphorodithioic acid, S-(chloromethyl) O,O-diethyl ester
C₅H₁₂ClO₂PS₂
Molecular mass: 234.7

ICSC #    1682
CAS #     24934-91-6
RTECS # TD5170000
UN #        3018
EC #         015-114-00-6

Types of Hazard/ Exposure	Acute Hazards/ Symptoms	Prevention	First Aid/ Fire Fighting
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
Explosion

Exposure		STRICT HYGIENE!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
•Inhalation	Dizziness. Nausea. Sweating. Muscle twitching. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation. Laboured breathing. Convulsions. Unconsciousness.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! (See Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer immediately for medical attention. Wear protective gloves when administering first aid.
•Eyes	Blurred vision.	Face shield 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	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Vomiting. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

Spillage Disposal

Storage

Packaging & Labelling

Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking liquid in sealable plastic containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs . Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 27/28-50/53
S: 1/2-28-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
Signal: Danger
Skull-Health haz
Fatal in contact with skin
Fatal if swallowed
Fatal if inhaled
Causes damage to nervous system
Toxic to aquatic life

Important Data

Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID

Physical Dangers:

Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including phosphorus oxides and sulfur oxides . Attacks some metals.

Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV not established.
BEI issued.
MAK not established.

Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body in hazardous amounts by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

Inhalation Risk:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached.

Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
Cholinesterase inhibition. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system , resulting in convulsions and respiratory depression . Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms.

Physical
Properties

Relative density (water = 1): 1.26
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.006
(very poor)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C:
negligible

Flash point: >100 °C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.0 (estimated)

Environmental
Data

The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be given to avoid any additional release, e.g. through inappropriate disposal.

N O T E S

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Do NOT take working clothes home. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT6-I.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1682	CHLORMEPHOS
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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.