International Chemical Safety Cards
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WHITE OR COLOURLESS CRYSTALS.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on heating producing toxic fumes (nitrogen oxides, sulfur oxides),
on contact with acids producing carbon disulphide, and in the presence of moisture or water
producing gazeous products (e.g. methyl isothiocyanate, formaldehyde, hydrogen sulfide).
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV not established.
PDK: 2 mg/m3 (USSR 1991).
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ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation of its aerosol and
by ingestion.
INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly on dispersion.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
irritates
the eyes,
the skin and
the respiratory tract.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization
(see Notes).
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Melting point (decomposes): 104-105°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.3
Solubility in water: poor (3 g/100 ml at 20°C)
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 0.0003
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Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.6
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: see Notes°C
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to fish, crustacea and plants.
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NOTES
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The technical grade is 98% pure; dazomet is moderately stable but is sensitive to temperature > 35°C and to moisture.
The substance is combustible but no flash point is available in literature.
Data are insufficiently available on the effect of this substance on human health, therefore utmost care must be taken.
Carrier solvents used in commercial formulations may change physical and toxicological properties.
Basamid, Mylone, Fennosan B 100, Crag Fungicide 974, Fennosan B100 are trade names.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0786
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DAZOMET
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© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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