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BENSULIDE

ICSC: 0383

O,O-Diisopropyl S-2-phenylsulfonylaminoethyl phosphorodithioate
Phosphorodithioic acid, O,O-bis(1-methylethyl)S-(2-((phenylsulfonyl)amino)ethyl)ester
C14H24NO4PS3
Molecular mass: 397.5
ICSC # 0383 		CAS # 741-58-2
RTECS # TE0250000
EC # 015-083-00-9
March 26, 1996 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
NO open flames.
Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


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

•INHALATION See Notes.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
•SKIN See Notes.
Protective gloves.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES
Safety spectacles.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION See Notes.
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rest. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs .
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 22-50/53
S: 2-24-36-60-61
ICSC: 0383 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.

BENSULIDE

ICSC: 0383

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO WHITE CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and irritating fumes including nitrogen oxides , phosphorus oxides , sulfur oxides . Attacks copper.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin 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 SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system , resulting in convulsions and respiratory failure . Cholinesterase inhibitor. Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Cholinesterase inhibitor; cumulative effect is possible: see acute hazards/symptoms. See Notes.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 34°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0025
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <0.001
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.22

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to its persistence in soil. 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.

N O T E S

No specific data on health hazard of this compound were available but many organophosphates are cholinesterase inhibitors (for instance, see ICSC 0172 on Malathion). If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials. Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. Betamec, Betasan, Disan, Exporsan, Prefar, Pre-san are trade names. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section EU classification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0383 BENSULIDE
(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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