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Oryzalin

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[Fire Fighting]

Wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear. During a fire, irritating and highly toxic gases may be generated by thermal decomposition or combustion. Use agent most appropriate to extinguish fire.
[Fire Potential]

Flammable solid technical oryzalin
[Ingestion]

Seek medical attention. If individual is drowsy or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth; place individual on the left side with the head down. Contact a physician, medical facility, or poison control center for advice about whether to induce vomiting. If possible, do not leave individual unattended.
[Inhalation]

If symptoms develop, move individual away from exposure and into fresh air. If symptoms persist, seek medical attention. If breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. Keep person warm and quiet; seek immediate medical attention.
[Skin]

Remove contaminated clothing and wash exposed area thoroughly with soap and water. A physician should examine the area if irritation or pain persists.
[Eyes]

Irrigate exposed eyes with copious amounts of tepid water for at least 15 minutes. If irritation, pain, swelling, lacrimation, or photophobia persist, the patient should be seen in a health care facility.
[Storage]

Keep in a cool, dry, dark location in a tightly sealed container or cylinder. Keep away from incompatible materials, ignition sources and untrained individuals. Secure and label area. Protect containers/cylinders from physical damage.
[Handling]

All chemicals should be considered hazardous. Avoid direct physical contact. Use appropriate, approved safety equipment. Untrained individuals should not handle this chemical or its container. Handling should occur in a chemical fume hood.
[Skin]

Animal testing has shown a mild irritant effect. This agent is not caustic.
[Personal Protection]

Chemical goggles, coveralls, long-sleeved shirt and impermeable gloves.
[Respirators]

Use NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator appropriate for exposure of concern.
[Exposure Effects]

Some studies have implicated oryzalin as an agent that might cause heart defects, but the relationship is not well documented.
[Poison Class]

4
[Appearance]

Yellow-orange crystals.
[Melting Point]

137-138
[Vapor Pressure]

.00000001
[Density]

1.2 g/cm3
[pKa/pKb]

9.4 (pKa)
[Partition Coefficient]

3.73 (pH 7)
[Usage]

Herbicide.
[Product Name]

4-(Dipropylamino)-3,5-dinitrobenzenesulfonamide
[Synonyms]

3,5-Dinitro-n4,n4-dipropylsulfanilamide
3,5-Dinitro-n4,n4-dipropylsulphanilamide
4-(Dipropylamino)-3,5-dinitrobenzene sulfonamide
Dirimal
El-119
Surflan
[CAS]

"CASEN_19044-88-3.htm">19044-88-3
[Formula]

C12H18N4O6S
[Molecular Weight]

346.36
[EINECS]

242-777-0
[RTECS]

WO9350000
[RTECS Class]

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Mutagen
[Merck]

12,7015
[Beilstein/Gmelin]

2177305
[Small spills/leaks]

Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear protective equipment. If required, use an inert absrobent. Sweep up and place in an appropriate container for disposal. Wash contaminated surfaces.
[Stability]

Stable under normal storage conditions. Decomposed by UV irradiation. The shelf life of these formulations is more than 2 years.
[Incompatibilities]

Strong oxidizing agents.