Methoxychlor (EC: 200-779-9)

CAS 72-43-5 C₁₆H₁₅Cl₃O₂ MW 345.7000 Danger
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
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Health Hazard Health Hazard
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P317 Get emergency medical help.
P318 if exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL15 mg-m3
NIOSH IDLH5000 mg-m3
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to light-yellow crystals with a slight, fruity odor.

Boiling Pointdecomposes
Vapor PressureVery low
Specific Gravity1.41

Synonyms

p,p'-dimethoxydiphenylftrichloroethane; DMDT; methoxy-DDT; 2,2-bis(p-methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane; 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis-(p-methoxyphenyl)ethane

Data Sources

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