International Chemical Safety Cards
DDT
Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
1,1,1-Trichloro-2,2-bis(p-chlorophenyl)ethane
2,2-bis(p-Chlorophenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane
C14H9Cl5
Molecular mass: 354.5
CAS # 50-29-3
RTECS # KJ3325000
ICSC # 0034
UN # 2761
EC # 602-045-00-7
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TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE
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ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS
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PREVENTION
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FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
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FIRE
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Combustible.
Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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NO open flames.
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Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
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EXPLOSION
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Risk of fire and explosion if formulations contain flammable/explosive solvents.
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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EXPOSURE
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PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
STRICT HYGIENE!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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INHALATION
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Cough.
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Avoid inhalation of fine dust and mist.
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Artificial respiration if indicated.
Refer for medical attention.
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SKIN
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
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EYES
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Safety goggles,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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INGESTION
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Tremors.
Convulsions.
Diarrhoea.
Dizziness.
Vomiting.
Numbness. Paresthesias. Hyperexcitability.
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
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Rinse mouth.
Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink.
Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!).
Rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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SPILLAGE DISPOSAL
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STORAGE
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PACKAGING & LABELLING
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Do NOT wash away into sewer.
Sweep spilled substance into sealable non-metallic containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place
(extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).
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Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
Separated from
strong bases,
iron, aluminum and its salts, food and feedstuffs.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Do NOT keep in iron or aluminum containers.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 25-40-48/25-50/53
S: (1/2-)22-36/37-45-60-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: III
Severe marine pollutant.
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SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK
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ICSC: 0034
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Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993
No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and IDLH values.
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