AMITRAZ (ICSC)

AMITRAZ	ICSC: 0098

Date of Peer Review: April 2009

N-Methylbis(2,4-xylyliminomethyl)amine
N,N'-(Methyliminodimethylidyne)bis-2,4-xylidine

CAS #	33089-61-1	C₁₉H₂₃N₃
RTECS #	ZF0480000	Molecular mass: 293.4
UN #
EC Annex 1 Index #	612-086-00-2
EC/EINECS #	251-375-4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID EXPOSURE OF BREASTFEEDING WOMEN! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
Inhalation		Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell
Skin	Transient skin flushing.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes		Safety spectacles. or Face shield	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Slow heart beat. Low blood pressure. Sedation. Low body temperature.	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 for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: particulate filter adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.

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AMITRAZ

ICSC: 0098

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established. MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, 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:
The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system and cardiovascular system

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 86°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.1
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: negligible

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.50

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.

NOTES

If the pesticide is present under the form of a formulation containing hydrocarbon solvents, vomiting may not be induced. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Amitraz (Pesticide residues in food: 1980 evaluations)
       Amitraz (Pesticide residues in food: 1983 evaluations)
       Amitraz (Pesticide residues in food: 1984 evaluations)
       Amitraz (Pesticide residues in food: 1984 evaluations)
       Amitraz (JMPR Evaluations 1998 Part II Toxicological)