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Identification

Name:
trichlorfon
Synonyms:
  • 2,2,2-TRICLORO-1-HIDROXIETILFOSFONATO DE DIMETILO
  • DIPTEREX
  • TRICLORFON (ISO)
CAS:
52-68-6
EC/EINECS:
200-149-3
Molecular Formula:
C4H8Cl3O4P
International Chemical Safety Card (ICSC):
0585
Uses:
pesticide

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Substances particularly hazardous to the environment or health

CLASSIFICATION AND LABELLING (Regulation 1272/2008)

Symbols

  • GHS07

    Acute toxicity (oral, dermal, inhalation

  • GHS09

    Hazardous to the aquatic environment

Signal word

Warning

H Phrases

  • H317 : May cause an allergic skin reaction

    Skin Sens. (Cat. 1) : Respiratory/skin sensitization

  • H400 : Very toxic to aquatic life

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

  • H302 : Harmful if swallowed

    Acute Tox. (Cat. 4 *) : Acute toxicity

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

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

Labelling
Concentration Labelling
C >= 0,025 % N; R50-53
0,0025 % <= C < 0,025 % N; R51-53
0,00025 % <= C < 0,0025 % R52-53
M = 1000

Specific health risks

Endocrine disruptors ?

Substances with endocrine disrupting activity

Disruptor level
UE2
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Neurotoxic substances ?

Substances with neurotoxic effects

Neurotoxic effect
COLINÉRGICO
Level
2
Source
18
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According to IARC ?

Substances classified as carcinogens or mutagens Category 2 under the CLP Regulation (GHS), bearing H351 and/or H341 phrases. These are substances suspected of causing cancer or heritable genetic mutations in humans.

IARC Group
Grupo 3
IARC Volume
(VOL. 30, SUPL. 7; 1987)
IARC Notes
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Occupational Exposure Limits (OEL) ?

Daily exposure limit values (VLA-ED) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). They represent the average concentration of a chemical agent in the worker's breathing zone, measured or calculated in a time-weighted manner for an 8-hour daily working period. (https://www.insst.es/valores-limites-de-exposicion)

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Biological Exposure Indices (BEI) ?

Biological limit values (VLB) published by the Spanish National Institute of Safety and Health at Work (INSST). Reference values for assessing the risk of chemical agents by measuring them or their metabolites in biological matrices (blood, urine, exhaled air) of exposed workers.

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Sensitisers ?

Substances with skin or respiratory sensitisation potential

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Specific environmental risks

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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Restriction/prohibition regulations

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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