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Captan |
CAS 133-06-2 | ||
C9H8Cl3NO2S |
RTECS GW5075000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Captane; N-Trichloromethylmercapto-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 5 mg/m3 See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH Ca [N.D.] See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Odorless, white, crystalline powder. [fungicide] [Note: Commercial product is a yellow powder with a pungent odor.] |
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MW: 300.6 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 352°F (Decomposes) |
Sol(77°F): 0.0003% |
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VP: 0 mmHg (approx) |
IP: NA |
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Sp.Gr: 1.74 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid; may be dissolved in flammable liquids. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong alkaline materials (e.g., hydrated lime) [Note: Corrosive to metals.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5601, 9202, 9205 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration: (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/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, upper respiratory system; blurred vision; dermatitis, skin sensitization; dyspnea (breathing difficulty); diarrhea, vomiting; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, gastrointestinal tract, liver, kidneys Cancer Site [in animals: duodenal tumors] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0120 |