Propoxur
- PHC
- 2-(1-Methylethoxy)phenyl methylcarbamate
- Phenol, 2-(1-methylethoxy)-Methylcarbamate
- 2-Isopropoxyphenyl methylcarbamate
Propoxur | |
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| Formula | C11H15NO3 |
| Structure | |
| Description | White to tan crystalline powder with a faint, characteristic odor. |
| Uses | Insecticide, molluscicide. |
| Registry Numbers and Inventories. | |
| CAS | 114-26-1 |
| EC (EINECS/ELINCS) | 204-043-8 |
| EC Index Number | 006-016-00-4 |
| EC Class | Toxic; Dangerous for the Environment |
| RTECS | FC3150000 |
| RTECS class | Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen; Reproductive Effector; Human Data |
| UN (DOT) | 2757 |
| Merck | 12,8022 |
| Beilstein/Gmelin | 1879891 |
| RCRA | U411 |
| EPA OPP | 47802 |
| Swiss Giftliste 1 | G-1753 |
| Canada DSL/NDSL | DSL |
| Austrailia AICS | Listed |
| New Zealand | Listed |
| Japan ENCS (MITI) | Listed |
| Korea ECL | Listed |
| Properties. | |
| Formula | C11H15NO3 |
| Formula mass | 209.25 |
| Melting point, °C | 91.5 |
| Boiling point, °C | 290 |
| Vapor pressure, mmHg | 3E-6 (25 C) |
| Critical temperature | 483 |
| Critical pressure | 26.0 |
| Density | 1.12 g/cm3 (20 C) |
| Solubility in water | 2 g/L |
| Partition coefficient, pKow | 1.52 |
| Hazards and Protection. | |
| Storage | Store in original container, preferably in locked area, away from children, food, feed. |
| Handling | All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood. |
| Protection | Protective measures should including clean overalls daily. Impervious shoes, rubber gloves (mixer only), washing of hands and face following each pump charge. Wear appropriate eye protection and protective clothing to prevent skin and eye contact. |
| Respirators | Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). |
| Small spills/leaks | Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS. |
| Stability | Unstable in highly alkaline media, 50% loss @ 20 C in 40 min @ pH 10. |
| Incompatibilities | Incompatible with the following: Strong oxidizers, alkalis. |
| Decomposition | Dangerous. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of methyl isocyanate. |
| Fire. | ||||
| Flash Point,°C | >93 | |||
| Fire fighting | Use method most appropriate to fight surrounding fire. | |||
| Fire potential | Non-Combustible | |||
| Combustion products | Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. | |||
| Health. | |
| Exposure limit(s) | TLV: ppm; 0.5 mg/m3 (ACGIH 1993-199?). NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 |
| Poison_Class | 3 |
| Exposure effects | In severe poisoning, respiratory depression, mental confusion, unconsciousness, brain hemorrhages, and seizures may occur. Children may be more susceptible to seizures than adults. Headache, blurred vision, tremor, paresis, mental depression, coma, delayed neuropathies, various dystonias, weakness, muscle twitching may be noted. |
| Ingestion | Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramping have been reported and are common. |
| Inhalation | Dyspnea, wheezing, rales, increased bronchial secretions, respiratory muscle weakness and respiratory failure may occur. Usual cause of death is respiratory failure. |
| Skin | A possible occupational effect is contact dermatitis. Diaphoresis may be seen after exposure. Cellulitis was seen after injection of household spray. |
| Eyes | Constriction of the pupil and blurred vision are common. Mydriasis may occur. |
First aid |
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| Ingestion | Do not induce emesis. Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents. |
| Inhalation | Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult. |
| Skin | Remove contaminated clothing and jewelry. Wash the skin, including hair and nails, vigorously; do repeated soap washings. Discard contaminated clothing. |
| Eyes | Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility. |
| Transport. | ||
| UN number | 2757 | |
| Response guide | 151 | |
| Hazard class | 6.1 | |
| Packing Group | I; II; III | |
| USCG CHRIS Code | PXR | |