Chloropicrin
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CAS
76-06-2
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CCl3NO2
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RTECS
PB6300000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Nitrochloroform, Nitrotrichloromethane, Trichloronitromethane
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DOT ID & Guide
1580 / 154
1583 / 154 (mixture, n.o.s.)
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3)
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OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3)
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IDLH
2 ppm
See: 76062
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Conversion
1 ppm = 6.72 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Colorless to faint-yellow, oily liquid with an intensely irritating odor. [pesticide]
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MW: 164.4
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BP: 234°F
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FRZ: -93°F
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Sol: 0.2%
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VP: 18 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.66
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Liquid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers [Note: The material may explode when heated under confinement.]
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Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2 ppm:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode£
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s)£
(APF = 50) Any chemical cartridge respirator with a full facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s)
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece
Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(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
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough, pulmonary edema; nausea, vomiting
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0750
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0049
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