ICSC 0120 - CAPTAN

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CAPTAN	ICSC: 0120 (November 2009)
1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide 3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-2-((trichloromethyl)thio)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione

CAS #: 133-06-2

UN #: 2588

EC Number: 205-087-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation		Use ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.
Skin	Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness.	Wear safety spectacles or face shield.	Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Vomiting. Diarrhoea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. If appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria WARNING Causes skin and eye irritation May cause an allergic skin reaction Very toxic to aquatic life Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Store in an area without drain or sewer access.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

CAPTAN

ICSC: 0120

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance WHITE CRYSTALS. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride and phosgene.	Formula: C₉H₈Cl₃NO₂S Molecular mass: 300.6 Melting point: No melting point; decomposes at 178°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.74 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: (none) Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.35

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
WHITE CRYSTALS.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic fumes including sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride and phosgene.

Formula: C₉H₈Cl₃NO₂S
Molecular mass: 300.6
Melting point: No melting point; decomposes at 178°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.74
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: (none)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.35

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.	Inhalation risk A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin.

Inhalation risk
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 5 mg/m³, as TWA; (SEN); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance does enter the environment under normal use. Great care, however, should be taken to avoid any additional release, for example through inappropriate disposal.

NOTES
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 23-40-41-43-50; S: (1/2)-26-29-36/37/39-45-61

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