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| Endosulfan | CAS 115-29-7 | ||
| C9H6Cl6O3S | RTECS RB9275000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Benzoepin; Endosulphan; 6,7,8,9,10-Hexachloro-1,5,5a,6,9,9a-hexachloro-6,9-methano- 2,4,3-benzo-dioxathiepin-3-oxide; Thiodan® |
DOT ID & Guide 2761 151 |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL�: none | |||
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Physical Description Brown crystals with a slight, sulfur dioxide odor. [insecticide] [Note: Technical product is a tan, waxy, isomer mixture.] |
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MW: 406.9 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 223°F |
Sol: 0.00001% |
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VP(77°F): 0.00001 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.74 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid, but may be dissolved in flammable liquids. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Alkalis, acids, water [Note: Corrosive to iron. Hydrolyzes slowly on contact with water or decomposes in presence of alkalis and acids to form sulfur dioxide.] |
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Measurement Methods OSHA PV2023 |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
| Respirator Recommendations To be added later | |
| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation skin; nausea, confusion, agitation, flushing, dry mouth, tremor, convulsions, headache; in animals: kidney, liver injury; decreased testis weight | |
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Target Organs
Skin, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, reproductive system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |