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CHLOROPHACINONE

ICSC: 1756
2-2-(4-chlorophenyl)-2-phenylacetylindan-1,3-dione
2-(4-chlorophenyl)phenylacetyl-1H-indene-1,3(2H)-dione
C23H15ClO3
Molecular mass: 374.8
6 Poison placard ICSC # 1756		CAS # 3691-35-8
RTECS # NK5335000
UN # 2761
EC # 606-014-00-9
May 06, 2010 Validated
Ju, 010 IPCS checked incl GHS

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Combustible. 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 ALL CONTACT!
IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR! FIRST AID: USE PERSONAL PROTECTION
•INHALATION Coughing up blood. Blood in the urine. Bleeding under the skin. Symptoms may be delayed (see Notes).
Closed system.
Refer immediately for medical attention.
•SKIN Easily absorbed. (See Inhalation).
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Wear protective gloves when administering first aid. Remove contaminated clothes. (See Notes) . Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer immediately for medical attention.
•EYES
Face shield. or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
Rinse with plenty of water (remove contact lenses if easily possible). Refer immediately for medical attention.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Refer immediately for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Very toxic to aqua organism; z; .
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. to aquatic life;
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
T+ symbol
N symbol
R: 23-27/28-48/24/25-50/53
S: 1/2-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: I
Signal: Danger
Skull-Health haz-Enviro
Fatal if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
Causes damage to blood system
Causes damage to blood system through prolonged or repeated exposure
Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
ICSC: 1756 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.

CHLOROPHACINONE

ICSC: 1756

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW POWDER.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating, producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK 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:
A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached quickly when dispersed.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the blood , resulting in bleeding. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated. See Notes. Exposure may result in death.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the blood , resulting in bleeding. pro tox: Developmental anomalies (hydroureter, distended ureter, total uterer anomaly) were noted at the lowest dose in rat study without maternal toxicity

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Decomposes at 250 °C
mbar = 0.08kPa);
Melting point: 143°C
Density: 1.43
g/cm⊃3;
Solubility in water:
very poor
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: negligible
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.2

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment. 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

Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Do NOT take working clothes home. Isolate contaminated clothing by sealing in a bag or other container. on skin contact;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 1756 CHLOROPHACINONE
(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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