DICAMBA 0139
October 2005
CAS No: 1918-00-9 3,6-Dichloro-o-anisic acid
3,6-Dichloro-2-methoxybenzoic acid
RTECS No: DG7525000
C8H6Cl2O3
EC No: 607-043-00-X
Molecular mass: 221.0
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
FIRE Not combustible. Liquid formulations In case of fire in the surroundings:
containing organic solvents may be use appropriate extinguishing media.
flammable. Gives off irritating or
toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF
ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
Inhalation Cough. Sore throat. Local exhaust or breathing protection. Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical
attention.
Skin Redness. Pain. Protective gloves. Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water
and soap.
Eyes Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Safety goggles. First rinse with plenty of water for
several minutes (remove contact
lenses if easily possible), then take to
a doctor.
Ingestion Nausea. Vomiting. Weakness. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Convulsions. work. Wash hands before eating. attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Xn Symbol Do not transport with food and
Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful R: 22-41-52/53 feedstuffs.
particles. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if S: (2-)26-61
appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully Note: A
collect remainder, then remove to safe place.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE SAFE STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Separated from food and
feedstuffs.
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IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and A harmful concentration of airborne particles can be reached
corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). quickly when dispersed.
Occupational exposure limits Effects of short-term exposure
TLV not established. The substance is irritating to the skin, the respiratory tract, and is
MAK not established. severely irritating to the eyes.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Decomposes below boiling point at 200/C Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25/C: 0.79
Melting point: 114-116/C Vapour pressure, Pa at 25/C: 0.0045
Relative density (water = 1): 1.57 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.21
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to 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
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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