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Dichlorvos | CAS 62-73-7 | ||
(CH3O)2P(O)OCH=CCl2 | RTECS TC0350000 | ||
Synonyms & Trade Names DDVP; 2,2-Dichlorovinyl dimethyl phosphate |
DOT ID & Guide 2783 152 |
Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin] | |||
IDLH 100 mg/m3 | Conversion 1 ppm = 9.04 mg/m3 |
Physical Description Colorless to amber liquid with a mild, chemical odor. [Note: Insecticide that may be absorbed on a dry carrier.] |
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MW: 221.0 |
BP: Decomposes |
FRZ: ? |
Sol: 0.5% |
VP: 0.01 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr(77°F): 1.42 |
Fl.P: >175°F |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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Class III Combustible Liquid | |||
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong acids, strong alkalis [Note: Corrosive to iron & mild steel.] |
Measurement Methods NIOSH P&CAM295 (II-5); OSHA 62 |
Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 10 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 25 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode Up to 50 mg/m3: (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode/(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece/(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece Up to 100 mg/m3: (APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions: (APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode/(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape: (APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having a high-efficiency particulate filter/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin; miosis, ache eyes; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus); headache; chest tightness, wheezing, laryngeal spasm, salivation; cyanosis; anorexia, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; sweating; muscle fasciculation, paralysis, dizziness, ataxia; convulsions; low blood pressure, cardiac irregularities | |
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, central nervous system, blood cholinesterase |
See also: INTRODUCTION |