ICSC 1509 - 2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID

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2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID	ICSC: 1509 (November 2003)
Dalapon alpha,alpha-Dichloropropionic acid

CAS #: 75-99-0

EC Number: 200-923-0

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Redness. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.	Wear safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

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. If liquid: collect leaking liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. If solid: sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Dry. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

2,2-DICHLOROPROPIONIC ACID

ICSC: 1509

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance HYGROSCOPIC WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS OR COLOURLESS LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Attacks aluminium, copper and their alloys.	Formula: C₃H₄Cl₂O₂ Molecular mass: 143.0 Boiling point: 190°C Melting point: 20°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.40 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 90 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.76

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
HYGROSCOPIC WHITE SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS OR COLOURLESS LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Attacks aluminium, copper and their alloys.

Formula: C₃H₄Cl₂O₂
Molecular mass: 143.0
Boiling point: 190°C
Melting point: 20°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.40
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 90
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 0.76

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

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

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

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: (inhalable fraction): 5 mg/m³, as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen)

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: Xn; R: 22-38-41-52/53; S: (2)-26-39-61

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