HEXACHLOROPHENE
ICSC: 0161 |
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 October 27, 1994 Validated |
TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE | ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS | PREVENTION | FIRST AID/ |
FIRE | Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. | NO open flames. | Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide. |
EXPLOSION | |||
EXPOSURE | PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT) WOMEN! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN! | IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! | |
INHALATION | Local exhaust or breathing protection. | Refer for medical attention. | |
SKIN | MAY BE ABSORBED! See Ingestion. | Protective gloves. Protective clothing. | Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. |
EYES | Photophobia. | Face shield . | First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor. |
INGESTION | Fever. Tremors. Absence of light reflex. Abdominal cramps. Convulsions. Diarrhoea. Drowsiness. Nausea. Shock or collapse. Vomiting. Weakness. | Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. | Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention. |
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL | STORAGE | PACKAGING & LABELLING | ||
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. | Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs . | 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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HEXACHLOROPHENE | ICSC: 0161 |
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