DDT 0034
April 2004
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
CAS No: 50-29-3
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
RTECS No: KJ3325000
2,2-bis(p-Chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane
UN No: 2761
1,1'-(2,2,2-Trichloroethylidene)bis(4-chlorobenzene)
EC No: 602-045-00-7
p,p'-DDT
C14H9Cl5
Molecular mass: 354.5
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Combustible. Liquid formulations NO open flames. Powder, water spray, foam, carbon
FIRE
containing organic solvents may be dioxide.
flammable. Gives off irritating or
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID
EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT)
WOMEN!
Cough. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
protection.
Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Redness. Safety goggles, or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection if powder. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Tremors. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of
Ingestion
Headache. Vomiting. Numbness. work. Wash hands before eating. activated charcoal in water to drink.
Paresthesias. Hyperexcitability. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
Convulsions.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. T Symbol Do not transport with food and
Sweep spilled substance into sealable non-metallic N Symbol feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant.
containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent R: 25-40-48/25-50/53
dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to S: (1/2-)22-36/37-45-60-61
safe place. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator UN Hazard Class: 6.1
for toxic particles. UN Pack Group: III
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT7-III Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from iron,
aluminum and its salts, food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS OR WHITE POWDER. The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
TECHNICAL PRODUCT IS WAXY SOLID.
Inhalation risk
Chemical dangers Evaporation at 20/C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
On combustion, forms toxic and corrosive fumes including airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly especially if
hydrogen chloride. Reacts with aluminium and iron. powdered.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV: 1 mg/m3; as TWA; A3; (ACGIH 2004). May cause mechanical irritation. The substance may cause
MAK: 1 mg/m3; H; Peak limitation category: II(8); (DFG 2003). effects on the central nervous system, resulting in convulsions
and respiratory depression. Exposure at high levels may result
in death. Medical observation is indicated.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous system
and liver. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxicity to
human reproduction or development.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Boiling point: 260/C Solubility in water: poor
Melting point: 109/C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.36
Density: 1.6 g/cm3
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is very toxic to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be
given to birds. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in milk and aquatic organisms. 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.
NOTES
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is indicated.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Do NOT take working clothes home.
Consult national legislation.
Agritan, Azotox, Anofex, Ixodex, Gesapon, Gesarex, Gesarol, Guesapon, Clofenotane, Zeidane, Dicophane, Neocid are trade
names.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE
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