International Chemical Safety Cards

CHLORPROPHAM

ICSC: 1500

Isopropyl 3-chlorocarbanilate
1-Methylethyl (3-chlorophenyl) carbamate
Isopropyl 3-chlorophenylcarbamate
C₁₀H₁₂ClNO₂
Molecular mass: 213.7
ICSC # 1500
CAS # 101-21-3
RTECS # FD8050000
April 22, 2004 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible under specific conditions. Liquid formulations containing organic solvents may be flammable.	NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE
•INHALATION	Sore throat.	Ventilation (not if powder).	Fresh air, rest.
•SKIN	Redness.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
•EYES	Redness. Pain.	Safety spectacles.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION	Diarrhoea. Nausea. Vomiting.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into sealable, plastic containers. Personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Separated from food and feedstuffs.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
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ICSC: 1500

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

CHLORPROPHAM

ICSC: 1500

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO BROWN CRYSTALS .

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing chlorides , nitrogen oxides and phosgene .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is mildly irritating to the eyes , the skin and the respiratory tract .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point (decomposes): 247°C
Melting point: 41°C
Density: 1.18
g/cm3

Solubility in water, g/100 ml: 0.009
very poor
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.4

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to aquatic organisms.

N O T E S

Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties. If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1500	CHLORPROPHAM
(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.