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Identification

Name:
paraquat-dimethylsulfate
Synonyms:
  • SULFATO DE DIMETILO DE PARACUAT
  • bis(METIL-SULFATO) DE 1,1'-DIMETILL-4,4'-BIPIRIDINA
CAS:
2074-50-2
EC/EINECS:
218-196-3
Molecular Formula:
C12H14N2.2CH3O4S
Uses:
pesticide

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

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  • GHS06

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation)

  • GHS08

    Respiratory sensitisation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

H Phrases

  • H330 : Fatal if inhaled

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 2 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H311 : Toxic in contact with skin

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H301 : Toxic if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 3 *) : Acute toxicity

  • H372 ** : Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

    STOT RE (Cat. 1) : Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure

  • H319 : Causes serious eye irritation

    Eye Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Serious eye damage/eye irritation

  • H335 : May cause respiratory irritation

    STOT SE (Cat. 3) : Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure

  • H315 : Causes skin irritation

    Skin Irrit. (Cat. 2) : Skin corrosion/irritation

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

    Aquatic Acute (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

  • H410 : Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

    Aquatic Chronic (Cat. 1) : Hazardous to the aquatic environment

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Atmospheric emissions ?

Substances subject to atmospheric emission limitations under the Industrial Emissions Directive (2010/75/EU) and its Spanish transposition. Includes pollutants regulated in industrial installation emission permits and best available technique reference documents (BAT/BREF).

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Major accident hazards (Seveso) ?

Hazardous substances listed in Annex I of the Seveso III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU), transposed in Spain by Royal Decree 840/2015. Their presence in industrial establishments in quantities equal to or above established thresholds triggers obligations to implement major accident risk control measures.

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