Chloropicrin |
Synonyms & Trade Names Nitrochloroform, Nitrotrichloromethane, Trichloronitromethane |
CAS No. 76-06-2 |
RTECS No. PB6300000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1580 154
1583 154 (mixture, n.o.s.) |
FormulaCCl3NO2 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 6.72 mg/m3 |
IDLH 2 ppm
See: 76062 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3)
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3) |
Measurement Methods
None available
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless to faint-yellow, oily liquid with an intensely irritating odor. [pesticide] |
MW: 164.4 |
BP: 234°F |
FRZ: -93°F |
Sol: 0.2% |
VP: 18 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.66 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Liquid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers [Note: The material may explode when heated under confinement.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; lacrimation (discharge of tears); cough, pulmonary edema; nausea, vomiting |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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 |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0750 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0049 |
