Product Identification

Product Name

Fluometuron

Synonyms

1,1-Dimethyl-3-(a,a,a-trifluoro-m-tolyl)urea
3-(3-Trifluoromethylphenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea
Ciba 2059
Cotoran
N,N-Dimethyl-N'-[3-(trifluoromethyl)phenyl]urea
Pakhtaran

CAS

2164-17-2

Formula

C10H11F3N2O

Molecular Weight

232.21

EINECS

218-500-4

RTECS

YT1575000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen

Merck

12,4189

Beilstein/Gmelin

2217354

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

White crystals or powder.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Boiling Point

324

Vapor Pressure

0.0003 (25 C)

Density

1.39 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.42

Heat Of Vaporization

56.6 kJ/mol

Usage

Herbicide.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician.

Inhalation

IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used.

Skin

IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

Eyes

First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Store in cool, dry, well ventilated, secure area out of reach of children and animals.

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.

Hazards Identification

Ingestion

Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea may be noted following ingestion.

Inhalation

Symptoms of exposure to this chemical may include possible convulsions or coma; irritation to the skin, gastrointestinal tract, respiratory tract; and lowered blood pressure.

Skin

Cyanosis unresponsive to oxygen therapy may be noted in patients with methemoglobinemia due to absorption of excessive amounts of these agents.

Eyes

See inhalation

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Chemical splash goggles in compliance with OSHA regulations are advised; however, OSHA regulations also permit other type safety glasses. Whre chemical resistant gloves. To prevent repeated or prolonged skin contact, wear impervious clothing and boots.

Respirators

Wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter.

Poison Class

4

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

150

Fire Fighting

Fires involving this material may be controlled using a dry chem

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

Stability and Reactivity

Incompatibilities

May react with hypochlorites to form nitrogen trichloride which

Stability

No data.