International Chemical Safety Cards

CLOPYRALID

ICSC: 0443

3,6-Dichloropyridine-2-carboxylic acid
3,6-Dichloropicolinic acid
3,6-DCP
C₆H₃Cl₂NO₂ / (C₅H₂N)Cl₂COOH
Molecular mass: 192.0
ICSC #    0443
CAS #     1702-17-6
RTECS # TJ7550700
EC #         607-231-00-1
April 11, 1997 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible.	NO open flames.	Water spray, powder.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!
•INHALATION	Cough. Sore throat.	Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P1 filter respirator for inert particles).

Do not store in aluminium containers.

Xi symbol
N symbol
R: 41-51/53
S: 2-26-39-61

SEE IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON BACK

ICSC: 0443

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

CLOPYRALID

ICSC: 0443

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
ODOURLESS WHITE OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes of nitrogen oxides and chlorine (see ICSC 0126). Solutions are corrosive to aluminum, iron and tin.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes, the skin and the respiratory tract.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Melting point: 151-152°C
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: poor

Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.002

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

Avoid release to the environment in circumstances different to normal use.

N O T E S

Insufficient data are available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken. Lontrel and Matrigon are trade names.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 0443	CLOPYRALID
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:

Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.