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DIMETILAN

6.1 - Poison
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CAS Number UN/NA Number
  • 644-64-4
DOT Hazard Label USCG CHRIS Code
  • Poison
none
NIOSH Pocket Guide International Chem Safety Card
none none
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Colorless solid. The technical product is a yellow to reddish-brown solid. Used as an insecticide for insect control on livestock, especially housefly control. It is no longer produced commercially in the U.S. (EPA, 1998)

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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Readily soluble in water [Farm Chemicals Handbook].
Fire Hazard
When heated to decomposition, it emits toxic fumes of nitrogen oxides. (Non-Specific -- Carbamate Pesticide, Solid, n.o.s.) This material may burn but does not ignite readily. Container may explode in heat of fire. Hydrolyzed by acids and alkalis. (EPA, 1998)
Health Hazard
Very toxic; probable oral lethal dose for humans is 50-500 mg/kg or between 1 teaspoon and 1 oz. for a 70 kg (150 lb.) person. Dimetilan is highly toxic by ingestion and moderately toxic by contact with the skin. Death is primarily due to respiratory arrest of central origin, paralysis of the respiratory muscles, intense bronchoconstriction, or all three. This compound is a cholinesterase inhibitor. (EPA, 1998)
Reactivity Profile
DIMETILAN is a carbamate ester. Carbamates are chemically similar to, but more reactive than amides. Like amides they form polymers such as polyurethane resins. Carbamates are incompatible with strong acids and bases, and especially incompatible with strong reducing agents such as hydrides. Flammable gaseous hydrogen is produced by the combination of active metals or nitrides with carbamates. Strongly oxidizing acids, peroxides, and hydroperoxides are incompatible with carbamates.
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents

No information available.

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Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 151 [Substances - Toxic (Non-Combustible)]:

IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area in all directions for at least 50 meters (150 feet) for liquids and at least 25 meters (75 feet) for solids.

SPILL: Increase the immediate precautionary measure distance, in the downwind direction, as necessary.

FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
(Non-Specific -- Carbamate Pesticide, Solid, n.o.s.) Move container from fire area. Fight fire from maximum distance. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material. Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing.

(Non-Specific -- Carbamates) Extinguish fire using agent suitable for types of surrounding fire, as the material itself burns with difficulty. Use water in flooding quantities as a fog. Use alcohol foam, carbon dioxide, or dry chemical. (EPA, 1998)
Non-Fire Response
(Non-Specific -- Carbamate Pesticide, Solid, n.o.s.) Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind, keep out of low areas. Do not touch spilled material, or breathe the vapors, dusts, or fumes from burning materials. Do not handle broken packages without protective equipment. Wash away any material that may have contacted the body with soap and water. (EPA, 1998)
Protective Clothing
For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. (EPA, 1998)
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First Aid
Note: Dimetilan is a cholinesterase inhibitor.

Signs and Symptoms of Dimetilan Exposure: Acute exposure to dimetilan usually leads to a cholinergic crisis, with signs and symptoms that may include increased salivation, profuse sweating, lacrimation (tearing), runny nose and spontaneous defecation and urination. Pinpoint pupils, blurred vision, headache, tremor, muscle twitching, tightness in chest, malaise, mental confusion, convulsions, and coma may also occur. Gastrointestinal effects include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain. Bradycardia (slow heart rate) occurs frequently. Pulmonary edema, dyspnea (shortness of breath), respiratory depression, or respiratory arrest may also occur.

Emergency Life-Support Procedures: Acute exposure to dimetilan exposure may require decontamination and life support for the victims. Emergency personnel should wear protective clothing appropriate to the type and degree of contamination. Air-purifying or supplied-air respiratory equipment should also be worn, as necessary. Rescue vehicles should carry supplies such as plastic sheeting and disposable plastic bags to assist in preventing spread of contamination.

Inhalation Exposure:
1. Move victims to fresh air. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to dimetilan.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
4. Transport to a health care facility.

Dermal/Eye Exposure:
1. Remove victims from exposure. Emergency personnel should avoid self-exposure to dimetilan.
2. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
3. Remove contaminated clothing as soon as possible.
4. If eye exposure has occurred, eyes must be flushed with lukewarm water for at least 15 minutes.
5. Wash exposed skin areas twice with soap and water.
6. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
7. Transport to a health care facility.

Ingestion Exposure:
1. Evaluate vital signs including pulse and respiratory rate, and note any trauma. If no pulse is detected, provide CPR. If not breathing, provide artificial respiration. If breathing is labored, administer 100% humidified oxygen or other respiratory support.
2. Obtain authorization and/or further instructions from the local hospital for administration of an antidote or performance of other invasive procedures.
3. Vomiting may be induced with syrup of Ipecac. If elapsed time since ingestion of dimetilan is unknown or suspected to be greater than 30 minutes, do not induce vomiting and proceed to Step
4. Ipecac should not be administered to children under 6 months of age.Warning: Ingestion of dimetilan may result in sudden onset of seizures or loss of consciousness. Syrup of Ipecac should be administered only if victims are alert, have an active gag-reflex, and show no signs of impending seizure or coma. If ANY uncertainty exists, proceed to Step
4.The following dosages of Ipecac are recommended: children up to 1 year old, 10 mL (1/3 oz); children 1 to 12 years old, 15 mL (1/2 oz); adults, 30 mL (1 oz). Ambulate (walk) the victims and give large quantities of water. If vomiting has not occurred after 15 minutes, Ipecac may be readministered. Continue to ambulate and give water to the victims. If vomiting has not occurred within 15 minutes after second administration of Ipecac, administer activated charcoal.
4. Activated charcoal may be administered if victims are conscious and alert. Use 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) for children, 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3-1/2 oz) for adults, with 125 to 250 mL (1/2 to 1 cup) of water.
5. Promote excretion by administering a saline cathartic or sorbitol to conscious and alert victims. Children require 15 to 30 g (1/2 to 1 oz) of cathartic; 50 to 100 g (1-3/4 to 3- 1/2 oz) is recommended for adults.
6. Transport to a health care facility. (EPA, 1998)

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Chemical Formula:
  • C10H16N4O3
Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: 154 to 160°F; 131 to 149°F technical grade (EPA, 1998)
Vapor Pressure: 0.0001 mmHg at 68°F (EPA, 1998)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: 392 to 410°F at 13 mmHg (EPA, 1998)
Molecular Weight: 240.27 (EPA, 1998)
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH: data unavailable

AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)

No AEGL information available.

ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)

No ERPG information available.

PACs (Protective Action Criteria)

Chemical PAC-1 PAC-2 PAC-3
Dimetilan (644-64-4) 2.3 mg/m3 25 mg/m3 150 mg/m3
(DOE, 2024)

The Regulatory Information fields include information from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Title III Consolidated List of Lists, the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency's Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards, and the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Process Safety Management of Highly Hazardous Chemicals Standard List (see more about these data sources).

EPA Consolidated List of Lists

Regulatory Name CAS Number/
313 Category Code
EPCRA 302
EHS TPQ
EPCRA 304
EHS RQ
CERCLA RQ EPCRA 313
TRI
RCRA
Code
CAA 112(r)
RMP TQ
Dimetilan 644-64-4 500/10000 pounds 1 pound 1 pound P191

(EPA List of Lists, 2024)

CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)

No regulatory information available.

OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List

No regulatory information available.

This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical, including trade names and synonyms.
  • CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYL-, 1-((DIMETHYLAMINO)CARBONYL)-5-METHYL-1H-PYRAZOL-3-YL ESTER
  • CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYL-, 1-DIMETHYLCARBAMOYL-5-METHYLPYRAZOL-3-YL ESTER
  • CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYL-, ESTER WITH 3-HYDROXY-N,N,5-TRIMETHYLPYRAZOLE-1- CARBOXAMIDE
  • CARBAMIC ACID, DIMETHYL-, ESTER WITH 3-HYDROXY-N,N,5-TRIMETHYLPYRAZOLE-1-CARBOXAMIDE
  • DIMETHYL 2-CARBAMYL-3-METHYLPYRAZOLYLDIMETHYLCARBAMATE
  • DIMETHYLCARBAMIC ACID 1-[(DIMETHYLAMINO)CARBONYL]-5-METHYL-1H-PYRAZOL-3-YL ESTER
  • DIMETHYLCARBAMIC ACID ESTER WITH 3-HYDROXY-N,N,5-TRIMETHYLPYRAZOLE-1- CARBOXAMIDE
  • 2-DIMETHYLCARBAMOYL-3-METHYL-5-PYRAZOLYL DIMETHYLCARBAMATE
  • 1-DIMETHYLCARBAMOYL-5-METHYL-3-PYRAZOLYL DIMETHYLCARBAMATE
  • DIMETILAN
  • DIMETILANE
  • ENT 25,922
  • FLY BANDS
  • G 22870
  • G-22870
  • GEIGY 22870
  • GEIGY GS-13332
  • GS-13332
  • 2-(N,N-DIMETHYLCARBAMYL)-3-METHYLPYRAZOLYL-5 N,N-DIMETHYLCARBAMATE
  • PYRAZOLE-1-CARBOXAMIDE, 3-HYDROXY-N,N,5-TRIMETHYL-, DIMETHYL CARBAMATE(ESTER)
  • PYRAZOLE-1-CARBOXAMIDE, 3-HYDROXY-N,N,5-TRIMETHYL-, DIMETHYLCARBAMATE (ESTER)
  • SNIP
  • SNIP FLY
  • SNIP FLY BANDS

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