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CAPTAN

ICSC: 0120

1,2,3,6-Tetrahydro-N-(trichloromethylthio)phthalimide
3a,4,7,7a-Tetrahydro-2-((trichloromethyl)thio)-1H-isoindole-1,3(2H)-dione
C9H8Cl3NO2S
Molecular mass: 300.6
ICSC # 0120 		CAS # 133-06-2
RTECS # GW5075000
UN # 2588
EC # 613-044-00-6
April 22, 1994 Validated
Fi, review at IHE: 10/09/89

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE 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.
Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!

•INHALATION
Ventilation (not if powder).
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain. Blurred vision.
Safety spectacles .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Diarrhoea. Vomiting.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs . Ventilation along the floor.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23-40-41-43-50
S: 1/2-26-29-36/37/39-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
ICSC: 0120 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

CAPTAN

ICSC: 0120

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including sulfur oxides , nitrogen oxides , hydrogen chloride , phosgene .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV:
(Inhalable fraction)
5 mg/m3 as TWA; A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans); SEN; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK not established.
OSHA PEL†: none
NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 5 mg/m3 See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca N.D. See: IDLH INDEX


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and through the skin.

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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point (decomposes): 178°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.74
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C:
(none)
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.35

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms and soil organisms.

N O T E S

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Do NOT take working clothes home. Aacaptan, Agrosol S, Amercide, Bangton, Bean seed protectant, Captaf, Captan 50W, Potatoseed piece Protectant, Captex, Esso Fungicide 406, Flit 406, Fungus Ban type II, Glyodex 37-22, Granox PFM, Gustafson Captan 30-DD, Hexacap, Osocide, Isotox Seed Transfer D and F, Kaptan, Malipur, Merpan, MicroCheck 12, Neracid, Orthocide, SR 406, Stauffer Captan, Vancide P-75, 89 & 89RE, Vanguard K, Vangard K, Vanicide, Vondcaptan are trade names. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0120 CAPTAN
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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