CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE 0781
April 2000
(2-Chloroethyl)trimethylammonium chloride
CAS No: 999-81-5
2-Chloro-N,N,N-trimethylethanaminium chloride
RTECS No: BP5250000
Chlorocholine chloride
EC No: 007-003-00-6
(ClCH2CH2N(CH3)3)Cl / C5H13Cl2N
Molecular mass: 158.1
TYPES OF
ACUTE HAZARDS/SYMPTOMS PREVENTION FIRST AID/FIRE FIGHTING
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE
Not combustible. Gives off irritating In case of fire in the surroundings:
FIRE
or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire. all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION
EXPOSURE PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
AVOID EXPOSURE OF
ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!
(See Ingestion). Local exhaust or breathing Fresh air, rest.
Inhalation
protection.
MAY BE ABSORBED! Protective gloves. Protective Remove contaminated clothes.
Skin
clothing. Rinse and then wash skin with
water and soap. Refer for medical
attention.
Redness. Face shield or eye protection in First rinse with plenty of water for
Eyes
combination with breathing several minutes (remove contact
protection. lenses if easily possible), then take
to a doctor.
Excessive salivation. Sweating. Do not eat, drink, or smoke during Rinse mouth. Refer for medical
Ingestion
Visual disturbance. Diarrhoea. work. Wash hands before eating. attention.
Dizziness. Headache. Laboured
breathing. Nausea.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully Xn Symbol
collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Do R: 21/22
NOT let this chemical enter the environment. (Extra S: (2-)36/37
personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful
particles).
EMERGENCY RESPONSE STORAGE
Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room. In glass, high-density plastic, rubber or
epoxy resin-protected metal containers.
Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International
IPCS Programme on Chemical Safety and the European Commission
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Programme on
Chemical Safety SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON THE BACK.
0781 CHLORMEQUAT CHLORIDE
IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance Routes of exposure
COLOURLESS TO WHITE EXTREMELY HYGROSCOPIC The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of
CRYSTALS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.
Chemical dangers Inhalation risk
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and Evaporation at 20掳C is negligible; a harmful concentration of
corrosive fumes including nitrogen oxides, hydrogen chloride. airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly by
The substance decomposes on heating with strong aqueous dispersion.
alkali solutions producing trimethylamine and other gaseous
products. Attacks many metals in presence of water. Effects of short-term exposure
The aerosol of this substance irritates slightly the eyes. The
Occupational exposure limits substance may cause effects on the nervous system:
TLV not established. cholinergic symptoms without acetylcholinesterase inhibition
MAK not established. (see notes).
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Melting point (decomposes): 245掳C Vapour pressure, Pa at 20掳C: negligible
Solubility in water: good (74 g/100 ml at 20掳C)
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.
NOTES
Use of atropine as specific treatment is contraindicated.
If the substance is formulated with solvent(s) also consult the card(s) (ICSC) of the solvent(s).
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
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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