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EC number: 240-539-0 | CAS number: 16484-77-8
- Life Cycle description
- Uses advised against
- Endpoint summary
- Appearance / physical state / colour
- Melting point / freezing point
- Boiling point
- Density
- Particle size distribution (Granulometry)
- Vapour pressure
- Partition coefficient
- Water solubility
- Solubility in organic solvents / fat solubility
- Surface tension
- Flash point
- Auto flammability
- Flammability
- Explosiveness
- Oxidising properties
- Oxidation reduction potential
- Stability in organic solvents and identity of relevant degradation products
- Storage stability and reactivity towards container material
- Stability: thermal, sunlight, metals
- pH
- Dissociation constant
- Viscosity
- Additional physico-chemical information
- Additional physico-chemical properties of nanomaterials
- Nanomaterial agglomeration / aggregation
- Nanomaterial crystalline phase
- Nanomaterial crystallite and grain size
- Nanomaterial aspect ratio / shape
- Nanomaterial specific surface area
- Nanomaterial Zeta potential
- Nanomaterial surface chemistry
- Nanomaterial dustiness
- Nanomaterial porosity
- Nanomaterial pour density
- Nanomaterial photocatalytic activity
- Nanomaterial radical formation potential
- Nanomaterial catalytic activity
- Endpoint summary
- Stability
- Biodegradation
- Bioaccumulation
- Transport and distribution
- Environmental data
- Additional information on environmental fate and behaviour
- Ecotoxicological Summary
- Aquatic toxicity
- Endpoint summary
- Short-term toxicity to fish
- Long-term toxicity to fish
- Short-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Long-term toxicity to aquatic invertebrates
- Toxicity to aquatic algae and cyanobacteria
- Toxicity to aquatic plants other than algae
- Toxicity to microorganisms
- Endocrine disrupter testing in aquatic vertebrates – in vivo
- Toxicity to other aquatic organisms
- Sediment toxicity
- Terrestrial toxicity
- Biological effects monitoring
- Biotransformation and kinetics
- Additional ecotoxological information
- Toxicological Summary
- Toxicokinetics, metabolism and distribution
- Acute Toxicity
- Irritation / corrosion
- Sensitisation
- Repeated dose toxicity
- Genetic toxicity
- Carcinogenicity
- Toxicity to reproduction
- Specific investigations
- Exposure related observations in humans
- Toxic effects on livestock and pets
- Additional toxicological data
Guidance on Safe Use
Administrative data
First-aid measures
Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures general: Call a poison centre or a doctor if you feel unwell.
- First-aid measures after inhalation: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.
- First-aid measures after skin contact: Wash skin with plenty of water.
- First-aid measures after eye contact: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Call a physician immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion: Rinse mouth. Call a poison centre or a doctor if you feel unwell.
Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms/effects after inhalation: None under normal use.
- Symptoms/effects after skin contact: None under normal conditions.
- Symptoms/effects after eye contact: Serious damage to eyes.
- Symptoms/effects after ingestion: May cause irritation to the digestive tract. Ingestion may cause nausea and vomiting. May be harmful if swallowed.
Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed: Treat symptomatically.
Fire-fighting measures
Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media: Water spray. Dry powder. Foam.
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Hazardous decomposition products in case of fire: Toxic fumes may be released.
Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment. Self-contained breathing apparatus. Complete protective clothing.
Accidental release measures
Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures
- Emergency procedures: Ventilate spillage area. Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Protective equipment: Do not attempt to take action without suitable protective equipment.
Environmental precautions: Avoid release to the environment.
Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- For containment: Collect spillage.
- Methods for cleaning up: Mechanically recover the product.
- Other information: Dispose of materials or solid residues at an authorised site.
Handling and storage
Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling: Ensure good ventilation of the workstation. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wear personal protective equipment.
- Hygiene measures: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Always wash hands after handling the product.
Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool.
- Packaging materials: Keep only in the original container in a cool, well-ventilated place away from combustible materials.
Transport information
Land transport (UN RTDG/ADR/RID)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (MECOPROP-P)
- Chemical name:
- (+)R-2-(4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOXY) PROPIONIC ACID
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 9, environment
Special provisions / remarks
- Special provisions:
- OVERLAND TRANSPORT
Special provisions (ADR): 274, 335, 375, 601
Special packing provisions (ADR): PP12, B3
Special provisions for carriage - Packages (ADR): V13
Special provisions for carriage - Bulk (ADR): VC1, VC2
Special provisions for carriage - Loading, unloading and handling (ADR): CV13 - Remarks:
- OVERLAND TRANSPORT
Limited quantities (ADR): 5 kg
Excepted quantities (ADR): E1
Packing instructions (ADR): P002, IBC08, LP02, R001
Mixed packing provisions (ADR): MP10
Portable tank and bulk container instructions (ADR): T1, BK1, BK2, BK3
Portable tank and bulk container special provisions (ADR): TP33
Tank code (ADR): SGAV, LGBV
Vehicle for tank carriage: AT
Transport category (ADR): 3
Hazard identification number (Kemler No.): 90
Tunnel restriction code (ADR): -
EAC code: 2Z
Inland waterway transport (UN RTDG/ADN(R))
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (MECOPROP-P)
- Chemical name:
- (+)R-2-(4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOXY) PROPIONIC ACID
- Language:
- English
- Labels:
- 9, environment
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Marine transport (UN RTDG/IMDG)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- ENVIRONMENTALLY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE, SOLID, N.O.S. (MECOPROP-P)
- Chemical name:
- (+)R-2-(4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOXY) PROPIONIC ACID
- Labels:
- 9, environment
- Marine pollutant
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- TRANSPORT BY SEA
Special provisions (IMDG): 274, 335, 966, 967, 969
Limited quantities (IMDG): 5 kg
Excepted quantities (IMDG): E1
Packing instructions (IMDG): P002, LP02
Special packing provisions (IMDG): PP12
IBC packing instructions (IMDG): IBC08
IBC special provisions (IMDG): B3
Tank instructions (IMDG): T1, BK1, BK2, BK3
Tank special provisions (IMDG): TP33
Stowage category (IMDG): A
Stowage and handling (IMDG): SW23
Air transport (UN RTDG/ICAO/IATA)
- UN number:
- UN 3077
Shipping information
- Proper shipping name and description:
- Environmentally hazardous substance, solid, n.o.s. (MECOPROP-P)
- Chemical name:
- (+)R-2-(4-CHLORO-2-METHYLPHENOXY) PROPIONIC ACID
- Labels:
- 9, environment
Special provisions / remarks
- Remarks:
- AIR TRANSPORT
PCA Excepted quantities (IATA): E1
PCA Limited quantities (IATA): Y956
PCA limited quantity max net quantity (IATA): 30kgG
PCA packing instructions (IATA): 956
PCA max net quantity (IATA): 400kg
CAO packing instructions (IATA): 956
CAO max net quantity (IATA): 400kg
Special provisions (IATA): A97, A158, A179, A197
ERG code (IATA): 9L
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Exposure controls / personal protection
Appropriate engineering controls: Ensure good ventilation of the workstation.
Personal protective equipment: Protective clothing. Safety glasses. Gloves.
- Hand protection: Protective gloves.
- Eye protection: Safety glasses. Emergency eye wash fountains and safety showers should be available in the immediate vicinity of any potential exposure.
- Skin and body protection: Wear suitable protective clothing.
- Respiratory protection: In case of insufficient ventilation, wear suitable respiratory equipment.
Environmental exposure controls: Avoid release to the environment.
Stability and reactivity
- Reactivity: The product is non-reactive under normal conditions of use, storage and transport.
- Chemical stability: Stable under normal conditions.
- Possibility of hazardous reactions: No dangerous reactions known under normal conditions of use.
- Conditions to avoid: None under recommended storage and handling conditions. High temperature.
- Incompatible materials: Oxidizing agent. Strong acids. Strong bases.
- Hazardous decomposition products: Under normal conditions of storage and use, hazardous decomposition products should not be produced.
Disposal considerations
- Waste treatment methods: Dispose of contents/container in accordance with licensed collector’s sorting instructions.
- European List of Waste (LoW) code: 07 07 99 - wastes not otherwise specified.
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