| Atrazine |
CAS
1912-24-9 |
| C8H14ClN5 |
RTECS
XY5600000 |
Synonyms
& Trade Names
2-Chloro-4-ethylamino-6-isopropylamino-s-triazine;
6-Chloro-N-ethyl-N'- (1-methylethyl)-1,3,5-triazine-2,4-diamine |
DOT
ID & Guide
2763 151 (triazine pesticide) |
Exposure
Limits |
NIOSH
REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 |
| OSHA
PEL†: none |
| IDLH
N.D. |
Conversion |
Physical
Description
Colorless or white, odorless, crystalline powder. [herbicide] |
MW:
215.7
|
BP:
Decomposes
|
MLT:
340°F
|
Sol:
0.003%
|
VP:
0.0000003 mmHg
|
IP:
NA
|
|
Sp.Gr:
1.19
|
Fl.P:
NA
|
UEL:
NA
|
LEL:
NA
|
|
| Noncombustible
Solid, but may be mixed with flammable liquids. |
Incompatibilities
& Reactivities
Strong acids, strong bases |
Personal
Protection & Sanitation
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench
|
First
Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
|
| Respirator
Recommendations To be added later |
| Exposure
Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
| Symptoms
Irritation eyes, skin; dermatitis, sensitization skin; dyspnea
(breathing difficulty), lassitude (weakness, exhaustion),
incoordination, salivation; hypothermia; liver injury |
| Target
Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver |
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