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PROPAZINE

ICSC: 0697

2,4-Bis(isopropylamino)-6-chloro-1,3,5-triazine
2-Chloro-4,6-bis(isopropylamino)-S-triazine
1,3,5-Triazine-2,4-diamine, 6-chloro-N,N'-bis(1-methylethyl)
C9H16N5Cl
Molecular mass: 229.7
ICSC # 0697 		CAS # 139-40-2
RTECS # XY5300000
EC # 613-067-00-1
March 25, 1998 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible.
NO open flames.
Water spray, foam, powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION


EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

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

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.
Separated from food and feedstuffs . Well closed.
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 40-50/53
S: 2-36/37-60-61
ICSC: 0697 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.

PROPAZINE

ICSC: 0697

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALLINE POWDER

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:


OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol and by ingestion.

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

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes.

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

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 212-214°C
Density: 1.162
g/cm3
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.0005
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.0000039
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.93

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

N O T E S

The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature. Prozinex, Gesamil, Milogard, Milo-Pro are trade names. Also consult ICSC 0699 Simazine and 0099 Atrazine. Card has been partly updated in October 2005. See section EU classification.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0697 PROPAZINE
(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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