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CARBADOXICSC: 1510 (November 2003)
2-Formylquinoxaline-1,4-dioxide carbomethoxyhydrazone
2-(Methoxycarbonylhydrazonomethyl)quinoxaline 1,4-dioxide
Methyl 3-(quinoxalin-2-ylmethylene)carbazate 1,4-dioxide
CAS #: 6804-07-5
EC Number: 229-879-0

  ACUTE HAZARDS PREVENTION FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION Flammable.    NO open flames, NO sparks and NO smoking.    Use water spray, powder, alcohol-resistant foam, carbon dioxide.   

 AVOID ALL CONTACT!  
  SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID
Inhalation Cough.  Use local exhaust or breathing protection.  Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. 
Skin   Protective clothing.  Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. 
Eyes Redness.  Wear safety spectacles 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 refer for medical attention. 
Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting.  Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.  Refer for medical attention . 

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Wash away remainder with plenty of water. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. 

According to UN GHS Criteria

 

Transportation
UN Classification
 

STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. 
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. 
CARBADOX ICSC: 1510
PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW CRYSTALS. 

Physical dangers
 

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. 

Formula: C11H10N4O4
Molecular mass: 262.2
Melting point: 239.5°C
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: <0.001  


EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion. 

Effects of short-term exposure
 

Inhalation risk
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed. 

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
May cause photosensitization. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans. 


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
 

ENVIRONMENT
 

NOTES
Do NOT take working clothes home. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
  EC Classification
Symbol: F, T; R: 45-11-22; S: 53-45; Note: E 

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Carbadox (JECFA Food Additives Series 51)
       Carbadox (WHO Food Additives Series 27)
       CARBADOX (JECFA Evaluation)