PENTACHLOROPHENOL 0069
May 2003
C6Cl5OH
CAS No: 87-86-5
Molecular mass: 266.4
RTECS No: SM6300000
UN No: 3155
EC No: 604-002-00-8
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. Liquid In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
formulations containing organic use appropriate extinguishing
solvents may be flammable. media.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A
STRICT HYGIENE! AVOID DOCTOR!
EXPOSURE OF (PREGNANT)
WOMEN! AVOID ALL CONTACT!
Cough. Dizziness. Drowsiness. Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position.
Inhalation
Headache. Fever or elevated body protection. Artificial respiration may be needed.
temperature. Laboured breathing. Refer for medical attention.
Sore throat.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
Blisters. (Further see Inhalation). clothing. Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap. Refer for medical
attention. Wear protective gloves
when administering first aid.
Redness. Pain. Safety goggles, face shield, or eye First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
protection in combination with several minutes (remove contact
breathing protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Give a slurry of
Ingestion
Nausea. Unconsciousness. work. Wash hands before eating. activated charcoal in water to drink.
Vomiting. Weakness. (Further see Give plenty of water to drink. Refer
Inhalation). for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if T+ Symbol Do not transport with food and
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. N Symbol feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant.
Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe R: 24/25-26-36/37/38-40-50/53
place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the S: (1/2-)22-36/37-45-52-60-61
environment. Complete protective clothing. (Extra UN Hazard Class: 6.1
personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic UN Pack Group: II
particles.)
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT2-II Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from strong
NFPA Code: H 3; F 0; R 0 oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International
IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
International 漏 IPCS 2002
Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0069 PENTACHLOROPHENOL
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
WHITE CRYSTALS OR SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS, WITH The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation,
CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating above 200掳C, Evaporation at 20掳C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
producing toxic and corrosive fumes including dioxins. Reacts airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when
violently with strong oxidants. dispersed.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 as TWA; (skin); A3; BEI issued; (ACGIH 2003). The substance is irritating to the eyes, the skin and the
MAK: H; Carcinogen category: 2; (DFG 2002). respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the
cardiovascular system, resulting in cardiac disorders and heart
failure.
Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance may have effects on the central nervous
system, kidneys, liver, lungs, immune system, thyroid. 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 (decomposes): 309掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20掳C: 0.02
Melting point: 191掳C Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.2
Density: 1.98 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20掳C (air = 1): 1.00
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20掳C: 0.001 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.01
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.
NOTES
The commercial product may contain very toxic impurities (dioxins).
The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Neither the EC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the EC or the IPCS is responsible
LEGAL NOTICE for the use which might be made of this information
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