DELTAMETHRIN (ICSC)

DELTAMETHRIN	ICSC: 0247

Date of Peer Review: March 2001

(S)-alpha-Cyano-3-phenoxybenzyl (1R)-cis-3-(2,2-dibromovinyl)-2,2-dimethylcyclopropanecarboxylate

CAS #

52918-63-5

C₂₂H₁₉Br₂NO₃

RTECS #

GZ1233000

Molecular mass: 505.2

UN #

3349

EC #

607-319-00-X

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.	Powder, AFFF, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea.	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Numbness. Tingling. Itching.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Convulsions. Vomiting Unconsciousness. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. 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. Personal protection: A/P2 filter respirator for organic vapour and harmful dust.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: T, N
R: 23/25-50/53
S: (1/2-)-24-28-36/37/39-38-45-60-61
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-II

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs.

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 Š IPCS, CEC 2004

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DELTAMETHRIN

ICSC: 0247

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating above 300°C, producing toxic fumes including hydrogen cyanide, hydrogen bromide.

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:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the nervous system, resulting in facial sensation such as tingling, itching or burning. Exposure by ingestion may result in death.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 98-101°C
Relative density (water = 1): 0.5 g/cmł
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <10

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.43

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. Decis, K-Othrin, Butox are trade names. Also consult publication Health and Safety Guide No. 30 Deltamethrin, and Environmental Health Criteria No. 97 Deltamethrin, of IPCS.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

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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

Š IPCS, CEC 2004

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Deltamethrin (EHC 97, 1990)
       Deltamethrin (HSG 30, 1989)
       Deltamethrin (PDS)
       DELTAMETHRIN (JECFA Evaluation)
       Deltamethrin (Pesticide residues in food: 1980 evaluations)
       Deltamethrin (Pesticide residues in food: 1981 evaluations)
       Deltamethrin (Pesticide residues in food: 1982 evaluations)
       Deltamethrin (Pesticide residues in food: 1984 evaluations)
       Deltamethrin (JMPR Evaluations 2000 Part II Toxicological)
       Deltamethrin (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 53, 1991)