PYRETHRINS, [LIQUID]
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| DOT Hazard Label | USCG CHRIS Code |
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| NIOSH Pocket Guide | International Chem Safety Card |
Pyrethrum
|
NFPA 704
data unavailable
General Description
Viscous yellow to brown liquid with the characteristic odor of the carrier. Sinks in water. (USCG, 1999)
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Hazard fields
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reactions, fire hazards, health hazards, a reactivity profile, and
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reactive groups assignments
and
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Reactivity Alerts
none
Air & Water Reactions
Insoluble in water.
Fire Hazard
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Highly toxic fumes are imminent. (USCG, 1999)
Health Hazard
INHALATION: Sneezing, serous nasal discharge, nasal stuffiness. A few cases of extrinsic asthma have been reported. Rare: anaphylactic reaction, peripheral vascular collapse and respiratory difficulty. EYES: May be irritating. SKIN: Contact dermatitis - a mild erythematous, vesicular dermatitis with papules in moist areas and intense pruritis. INGESTION: Excitation - to convulsions - to tetanic paralysis; muscular fibrillations; death from respiratory failure. (USCG, 1999)
Reactivity Profile
PYRETHRINS are incompatible with the following: Strong oxidizers (NIOSH, 2016).
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been known to react with the absorbent listed below. More info about absorbents, including situations to watch out for...
- Dirt/Earth
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Isolation and Evacuation
No information available.
Firefighting
No information available.
Non-Fire Response
No information available.
Protective Clothing
Skin: Wear appropriate personal protective clothing to prevent skin contact.
Eyes: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.
Remove: Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.
Change: Workers whose clothing may have become contaminated should change into uncontaminated clothing before leaving the work premise. (NIOSH, 2016)
Eyes: Wear appropriate eye protection to prevent eye contact.
Wash skin: The worker should immediately wash the skin when it becomes contaminated.
Remove: Work clothing that becomes wet or significantly contaminated should be removed and replaced.
Change: Workers whose clothing may have become contaminated should change into uncontaminated clothing before leaving the work premise. (NIOSH, 2016)
DuPont Tychem® Suit Fabrics
No information available.
First Aid
Eye: If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately. Contact lenses should not be worn when working with this chemical.
Skin: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
Breathing: If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Swallow: If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2016)
Skin: If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
Breathing: If a person breathes large amounts of this chemical, move the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Keep the affected person warm and at rest. Get medical attention as soon as possible.
Swallow: If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately. (NIOSH, 2016)
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Physical Property fields
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Chemical Formula:
data unavailable
Flash Point:
180 to 190 ° F
(NIOSH, 2016)
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature:
Not flammable
(USCG, 1999)
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure:
Low
(NIOSH, 2016)
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity:
1
(approx)
(NIOSH, 2016)
Boiling Point:
338° F (Pyrethrin I) 392°F (Pyrethrin II) 279°F (Cinerin I) 361°F (Cinerin II)
(USCG, 1999)
Molecular Weight:
328.4
328.4 Pyrethrin I; 372.4 Pyrethrin II; 316.4 Cinerin I; 360.4 Cinerin II
(USCG, 1999)
Water Solubility:
Insoluble
(NIOSH, 2016)
Ionization Potential: data unavailable
IDLH:
5000 mg/m3
(NIOSH, 2016)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrethrin 1; (Cyclopropaneacrylic acid, 2,2-dimethyl-3-(2-methylpropenyl)-, ester with 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-(2,4-pentadienyl)-2-cyclopenten-1-one) (121-21-1) | 15 mg/m3 | 25 mg/m3 | 150 mg/m3 |
(DOE, 2016)
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Regulatory Information fields
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the U.S. Department of Homeland Security'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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyrethrins | 121-21-1 | 1 pound | |||||
| Pyrethrins | 121-29-9 | 1 pound | |||||
| Pyrethrins | 8003-34-7 | 1 pound |
(EPA List of Lists, 2015)
DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
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This section provides a listing of alternate names for this chemical,
including trade names and synonyms.
- CINERIN I OR II
- DALMATION-INSECT POWDER
- JASMOLIN I OR II
- PERSIAN-INSECT POWDER
- PYRETHRIN I OR II
- PYRETHRINS
- PYRETHRINS, [LIQUID]
- PYRETHRUM
- PYRETHRUM FLOWERS
- PYRETHRUM I OR II
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