Product Identification

Product Name

2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide

Synonyms

2-Chloro-2',6'-diethyl-N-(methoxymethyl)acetanilide
2-Chloro-N-(2,6-diethylphenyl)-N-(methoxymethyl)acetamide

CAS

15972-60-8

Formula

C14H20ClNO2

Molecular Weight

269.77

EINECS

240-110-8

RTECS

AE1225000

RTECS Class

Agricultural Chemical and Pesticide; Tumorigen; Mutagen

Merck

12,203

Beilstein/Gmelin

2944476

EC Index Number

616-015-00-6

EC Class

Carcinogenic Category 3; Harmful; Sensitising; Dangerous for the Environment

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance

Crystalline solid.

Solubility in water

Insoluble

Melting Point

40-41

Boiling Point

404

Vapor Pressure

1E-6 (25 C)

Density

1.133 g/cm3 (20 C)

Partition Coefficient

2.99

Heat Of Vaporization

65.5 kJ/mol

Usage

Herbicide for grasses & broadleaf weeds on corn & sorghum, soybeans, peanuts, cotton, vegetables, forage crops.

First Aid Measures

Ingestion

Dilution: immediately dilute with 4 to 8 ounces (120 to 240 ml) of water (not to exceed 15 ml/kg in a child). Activated charcoal: administer charcoal as a slurry (240 ml water/30 g charcoal). Usual dose: 25 to 100 g in adults/adolescents.

Inhalation

Move victim to fresh air. Apply artificial respiration if victim is not breathing. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; induce artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. Administer oxygen if breathing is difficult.

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.

Handling and Storage

Storage

Do not store near heat or open flame. Store in original container only. Do not contaminate water, seed or feed by storage. Keep away from children.

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

Inhalation

Highly toxic, may be fatal if inhaled, swallowed or absorbed through skin. Effects of contact or inhalation may be delayed.

Skin

Alachlor may cause allergic skin reactions.

Eyes

Alachlor may be a mild irritant to the eyes.

UN (DOT)

2588

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection

Personal Protection

Protective gloves and clothing. Safety goggles or eye protection in combination with breathing protection if powder.

Respirators

Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).

Exposure Effects

CNS excitation progressing to CNS depression is reported in fatally poisoned animals.

Poison Class

3

Fire Fighting Measures

Flash Point

198

Fire Fighting

Use method most appropriate to fight surrounding fire.

Fire Potential

Non-Combustible

Accidental Release Measures

Small spills/leaks

Do not touch damaged containers or spilled material unless wearing appropriate protective clothing. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. Cover with plastic sheet to prevent spreading. Absorb or cover with dry earth, sand or other non-combustible material and transfer to containers. DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE CONTAINERS.

Stability and Reactivity

Stability

Indefinitely stable; not sensitive to light or heat stable to UV radiation.

Incompatibilities

Organic amides/imides react with azo and diazo compounds to generate toxic gases Flammable gases are formed by the reaction of organic amides/imides with strong reducing agents Can react as acids.

Decomposition

On combustion, forms toxic gases (carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, HCl).

Combustion Products

Fire may produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases.

Transport Information

UN Number

2588

Hazard Class

6.1

Packing Group

I; II; III