ALDICARB (ICSC)

ALDICARB	ICSC: 0094

Date of peer-review: April 1994

2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propionaldehyde O(methylcarbamoyl)oxime
2-Methyl-2-(methylthio)propanal O-((methylamino)carbonyl)oxime

CAS #

116-06-3

C₇H₁₄N₂O₂S / CH₃SC(CH₃)₂-CH=NOCONHCH₃

RTECS #

UE2275000

Molecular mass: 190.3

UN #

2757

EC #

006-017-00-X

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		AVOID ALL CONTACT! AVOID EXPOSURE OF ADOLESCENTS AND CHILDREN!	IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
Inhalation	Dizziness. Sweating. Laboured breathing. Unconsciousness. Vomiting. Pupillary constriction, muscle cramp, excessive salivation.	Ventilation (not if powder), local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! (Further see Inhalation).	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention. (See Notes).
Eyes		Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Abdominal cramps. Diarrhoea. Nausea. (Further see Inhalation).	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Give a slurry of activated charcoal in water to drink. Induce vomiting (ONLY IN CONSCIOUS PERSONS!). Rest. Refer for medical attention. See Notes.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Do NOT wash away into sewer. Sweep spilled substance into containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus).

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.
EU Classification
Symbol: T+
R: 27/28
S: (1/2-)22-36/37-45
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: I

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G46

Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing. Separated from oxidants, food and feedstuffs. Dry. Ventilation along the floor.

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ALDICARB

ICSC: 0094

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On combustion, forms toxic fumes including nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will not or will only very slowly be reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C; on spraying or dispersing, however, much faster.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance may cause effects on the nervous system, resulting in convulsions, respiratory failure. Cholinesterase inhibitor. Exposure may result in death. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the immune system.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Decomposes below boiling point: see Notes
Melting point: 100°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.2
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.6
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.01
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 6.6

Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 1.36

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to birds, honey bees, mammals, water, soil organisms.

NOTES

Temperature of decomposition unknown in literature. Specific treatment is necessary in case of poisoning with this substance; the appropriate means with instructions must be available. Do NOT take working clothes home. Temik and UC21149 are trade names.

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See Also:
        Aldicarb (EHC 121, 1991)
        Aldicarb (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 53, 1991)
        Aldicarb (PDS)