Acute toxicity - Category 4, Oral
Acute toxicity - Category 4, Dermal
Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, short-term (Acute) - Category Acute 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 1
H302 Harmful if swallowed
H312 Harmful in contact with skin
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P301+P317 IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help.
P330 Rinse mouth.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water/...
P317 Get medical help.
P321 Specific treatment (see ... on this label).
P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rest. Refer for medical attention .
SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound include blurred vision, confusion, ataxia, delirium, coughing, abdominal pain, nausea, irritability and anuria. Other symptoms may include nervousness, loss of coordination, unconsciousness and dry red skin. It may also cause neuroblastoma. It is moderately irritating to the skin and can cause deep depression and liver changes. Symptoms of acute poisoning with this type of compound include vomiting, diarrhea, paraesthesia, excitement, giddiness, fatigue, tremors, convulsions, coma, possibly pulmonary edema; liver, kidney and myocardial toxicity and hypothermia. Also, respiration may be accelerated initially and later depressed. Symptoms of chronic poisoning with this type of compound may include headache, loss of appetite, muscular weakness, fine tremors, apprehensive mental state, aplastic anemia and acute leukemia. ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is readily absorbed through the skin as well as through other portals. It is toxic by skin absorption and orally. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of organo chloride products, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide. (NTP, 1992)
Fatal oral dose to adult humans is between 6 and 60 g with onset of symptoms within 45 minutes to several hours after ingestion, although symptoms have occurred following very small doses either orally or by skin exposure. Some reports of delayed development of liver disease, blood disorders and upset stomach. Chlordane is considered to be borderline between a moderately and highly toxic substance. (EPA, 1998)
Treatment is symptomatic and supportive. Oils should not be used as either cathartics or dermal cleansing agents, as they increase absorption. Gastric lavage and use of activated charcoal and sodium sulfate are indicated for ingestion. If dermal exposure occurred, contaminated clothes should be removed, and the skin should be thoroughly cleansed with soap and water. Management of seizures in both children and adults is with Valium or phenobarbital. Respiratory depression and even respiratory arrest, especially with concomitant use of Valium and phenobarbital in children, may occur. These drugs preferably should be used only in critical care areas where emergency endotracheal intubation can be performed. /It is recommended/ that epinephrine not be utilized in patients with organochlorine poisoning, as the organochlorines induce myocardial irritability and ventricular arrhythmias may occur. However, dopamine may be necessary in the event of hypotension unresponsive to fluid administration, and epinephrine may be necessary in the event of cardiopulmonary arrest. ... Organochlorine insecticides
Fire fighting: Self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece, operated in pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode. ...
This chemical is combustible. (NTP, 1992)
Flammable/combustible material; may be ignited by heat, sparks or flames. Vapors may travel to a source of ignition and flash back. Run-off to sewers may create fire or explosion hazard. Containers may explode in heat of fire. Vapors are toxic indoors and outdoors. Chlordane degrades under natural environmental conditions to photoisomers, such as photo-cis- chlordane, which are more toxic to certain animals than chlordane and also showed higher bioaccumulation. Loses chlorine in presence of alkaline reagents; should not be formulated with any solvent, carrier, diluent or emulsifier which has alkaline reaction. (EPA, 1998)
Use alcohol-resistant foam, powder, carbon dioxide, water spray.
Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT wash away into sewer. Personal protection: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus.
A process for removing pollutants from Du pont's chambers works plant in Deepwater, NJ is described. Process involves neutralization of wastes & settling, followed by combined powdered carbon-biological process. Among pesticides listed as priority pollutants are heptachlor and chlordane.
NO open flames. Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from food and feedstuffs, bases and incompatible materials. See Chemical Dangers. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.Ambient temperature for storage.
TLV: 0.5 mg/m3, as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans).MAK: (inhalable fraction): 0.5 mg/m3; peak limitation category: II(8); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3B
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear safety goggles, face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Use breathing protection.
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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Brown or amber very viscous liquid. Insoluble in water.
Viscous, amber-colored liquid
PENETRATING; AROMATIC; SLIGHTLY PUNGENT, LIKE CHLORINE
106 - 107°C
449.2°C at 760mmHg
Noncombustible Liquid, but may be utilized in flammable solutions.
0.7%-5% (in kerosene soln)
229.6°C
410° F (USCG, 1999)
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69 poises at 25 deg C (about that of 95% glycerol); viscosity reduced by heating to 120-140 deg F
0.0001 % (NIOSH, 2016)
log Kow= 6.16
1e-05 mm Hg at 77° F (EPA, 1998)
1.75g/cm3
14.3 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
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NIOSH considers chlordane to be a potential occupational carcinogen.
Decomposes on burning. Decomposes on contact with bases. This produces toxic fumes including phosgene and hydrogen chloride. Attacks iron, zinc, plastics, rubber and coatings.
Dehydrohalogenates in presence of alkali
CHLORDANE, a mixture of related chlorinated cyclodienes, is decomposed by alkalis. Corrodes iron and zinc. Can react with strong oxidizing agents. Attacks some forms of plastics, rubber and coatings (NTP, 1992)
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Loses ...chlorine in presence of alkaline reagents and should not be formulated with any solvent, carrier, diluent or emulsifier, which has alkaline reaction.
Hazardous decomposition products: Toxic gases and vapors, such as hydrogen chloride, chlorine, phosgene, and carbon monoxide. ...
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EPA: Probable human carcinogen. IARC: Not classifiable as to carcinogenicity to humans. NTP: Not evaluated
A study of women living in homes repeatedly treated for termites with chlordane revealed an increased incidence of ovarian and uterine disease, compared with a reference population. However, it is not possible to state whether these effects were solely due to chlordane or to other chemicals as well. An animal study reported biochemical and behavioral laterations mimicking male sex steroids, while another study reported alterations in reproductive behavior, both in male rats exposed to chlordane.
Exposure at high levels could cause disorientation, tremors, convulsions, respiratory failure and death. Medical observation is indicated.
The substance may have effects on the liver and immune system. This may result in tissue lesions and liver impairment. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on spraying.
A pure culture of Nocardiopsis sp. isolated from soil was able to degrade chlordane with dichlorochlordene, oxychlordane, heptachlor, heptachlor-endo-epoxide, chlordene, chlorohydrin, and 3-hydroxy-trans-chlordene produced as metabolites(1).
Lagodon rhomboides (pinfish) exposed to chlordane exhibited a bioconcentration factor of 6227. Duration of 96 hr.
The extremely low mobility of chlordane within soil ... after 14 months and 72 inches (183 cm) of rainfall /was observed/. Chlordane was found not to have extensively penetrated below nine inches (23 cm). Most of the residues (85-90%) were found in the 0-3 inch (0-8 cm) cultivated layer. Nine to 15% and 1.2-1.6% were found in the 3-6 inch (8-15 cm) and 6-9 inch (15-23 cm) layers, respectively.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN2995 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN2995 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN2995 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, flash point not less than 23 °C (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, flash point not less than 23 °C (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: ORGANOCHLORINE PESTICIDE, LIQUID, TOXIC, FLAMMABLE, flash point not less than 23 °C (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: I (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: I (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: I (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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If the substance is formulated with solvents also consult the ICSCs of these materials.Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.See ICSC 0743.