ALLETHRIN (ICSC)

ALLETHRIN	ICSC: 0212

Date of Peer Review: March 2001

(RS)-3-Allyl-2-methyl-4-oxocyclopent-2-enyl (1RS)-cis-trans-chrysanthemate
2-Methyl-4-oxo-3-(2-propenyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-yl 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methyl-1-propenyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS #

584-79-2

C₁₉H₂₆O₃

RTECS #

GZ1476000

Molecular mass: 302.4

UN #

3352

EC Index #

006-025-00-3

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.	NO open flames.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
Inhalation	Cough.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT wash away into sewer.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: Xn, N
R: 20/22-50/53
S: (2-)-36-60-61
Note: [C]
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: III

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT6-III

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 2005

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ALLETHRIN

ICSC: 0212

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating above 400°C producing irritating fumes.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point at 0.013 kPa: 140°C
Melting point: about 4°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.01
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.78

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

NOTES

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Pynamin, Pyresin are trade names. Also consult publication Health and Safety Guide No. 24 Allethrins, and Environmental Health Criteria No. 87 Allethrins, of IPCS. Also consult ICSC 0228 (S-Bioallethrin), 0213 (d-Allethrin), 0227 (Bioallethrin). Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Allethrin (FAO Meeting Report PL/1965/10/1)