ALACHLOR (ICSC)

ALACHLOR	ICSC: 0371

Date of Peer Review: October 1999

2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide

CAS #	15972-60-8	C₁₄H₂₀ClNO₂
RTECS #	AE1225000	Molecular mass: 269.8
UN #
EC Annex 1 Index #	616-015-00-6
EC/EINECS #	240-110-8

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.	Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION	Finely dispersed particles form explosive mixtures in air.	Prevent deposition of dust; closed system, dust explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting.

EXPOSURE	PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.	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. Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Vacuum spilled material. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
Symbol: Xn, N
R: 22-40-43-50/53
S: (2-)36/37-46-60-61

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Do not store near heat or open flame.

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 2005

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ALACHLOR

ICSC: 0371

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS, COLOURLESS TO CREAM-COLOURED, CRYSTALLINE SOLID.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
Dust explosion possible if in powder or granular form, mixed with air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic gases (carbon monoxide, see ICSC 0023), nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163).

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: Intended change (1 mg/mł, inhal. & vapour, SEN, A2 (suspected human carcinogen);) (ACGIH 2005).
MAK 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 or when dispersed, especially if powdered.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. The substance may have effects on the liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Melting point: 40°C
Density: 1.1 g/cmł
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: (none)

Flash point: 137°C c.c.
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.5

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

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section EU classification.

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

Š IPCS, CEC 2005

    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Alachlor (PDS)