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Fluenetil. Extremely Hazardous Sustance. 1987 US EPA Chemical Profile.
EPA CHEMICAL PROFILE
Date: October 31, 1985
Revision: November 30, 1987
CHEMICAL IDENTITY -- FLUENETIL
CAS Registry Number: 4301-50-2
Synonyms: (SANSS 1983 Synonyms) 4-Biphenylacetic Acid, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester; [1,1'-Biphenyl]-4-Acetic Acid, 2-Fluoroethyl Ester; beta-Fluoroethyl 4-Biphenylacetate; Fluenethyl; Lambrol; M 2060; Mytrol; TH 367-1; 2-Fluoroethyl 4-Biphenylacetate (ACN)
Chemical Formula: C16H15FO2
Molecular Weight: 258.31
SECTION I -- REGULATORY INFORMATION
CERCLA (SARA) 1986:
Toxicity Value Used for Listing Under Section 302: LD50 oral (rat) 6 mg/kg (*NIOSH/RTECS 1985)
TPQ: 100/10,000 (pounds)
RQ: 1 (pounds) (statutory, for notification under SARA Section 304(a)(2))
Section 313 Listed (Yes or No): No
SECTION II -- PHYSICAL/CHEMICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Physical State: Solid
Boiling Point: Not Found
Specific Gravity (H2O=1): Not Found
Vapor Pressure (mmHg): Not Found
Melting Point: Not Found
Vapor Density (AIR=1): Not Found
Evaporation Rate (Butyl acetate=1): Not
Found Solubility in Water: Not Found
Appearance and Odor: Not Found
SECTION III -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA
OSHA PEL: Not Found
ACGIH TLV: Not Found
IDLH: Not Found
Other Limits Recommended: Not Found
Routes of Entry: Inhalation: Not Found Skin: Not Found Ingestion: Not Found
Health Hazards (Acute, Delayed, and Chronic): Fluenitil is highly toxic to mammals (Buchel 1983, p. 177).
Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure: Not Found
SECTION IV -- FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARD DATA
Flash Point (Method Used): Not Found
Flammable Limits:
LEL: Not Found
UEL: Not Found
Extinguishing Methods: This compound is an insecticide (Buchel 1983, p. 177). Methods for liquid insecticides are as follows. Small fires: dry chemical, carbon dioxide, water spray, or foam. Large fires: water spray, fog, or foam. Move container from fire area if you can do so without risk. Fight fire from maximum distance. Dike fire control water for later disposal; do not scatter the material (DOT 1984, Guide 55).
Special Fire Fighting Procedures: This compound is an insecticide (Buchel 1983, p. 177). Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Wear positive pressure breathing apparatus and special protective clothing. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing at the site (DOT 1984, Guide 55).
Unusual Fire and Explosion Hazards: Not Found
NFPA Flammability Rating: Not Found
SECTION V -- REACTIVITY DATA
Stability:
Unstable: Not Found
Stable: Not Found
Conditions to Avoid: Not Found
Incompatibility (Materials to Avoid): Not Found
Hazardous Decomposition or Byproducts: Not Found
Hazardous Polymerization: May Occur: Not Found
May Not Occur: Not Found
Conditions to Avoid: Not Found
SECTION VI -- USE INFORMATION
This material has been used as an acaricide and insecticide (Farm Chemicals Handbook 1984, p. C-133). Its main use was as a dormant spray for orchard fruit. It is no longer made (Buchel 1983, p. 177). Not registered as a pesticide in the U.S. (USEPA/Pesticide Index 1985).
SECTION VII -- PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE HANDLING AND USE (Steps to be Taken in Case Material is Released or Spilled)
This compound is an insecticide (Buchel 1983, p. 177). Procedures for liquid insecticides are as follows. Keep unnecessary people away; isolate hazard area and deny entry. Stay upwind; keep out of low areas. Ventilate closed spaces before entering them. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing at the site. Do not touch spilled material; stop leak if you can do so without risk. Use water spray to reduce vapors. Small spills: absorb with sand or other noncombustible absorbent material and place into containers for later disposal. Small dry spills: with clean shovel place material into clean, dry container and cover; move containers from spill area. Large spills: dike far ahead of spill for later disposal (DOT 1984, Guide 55).
SECTION VIII -- PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
For emergency situations, wear a positive pressure, pressure-demand, full facepiece self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) or pressure- demand supplied air respirator with escape SCBA and a fully-encapsulating, chemical resistant suit. See the introductory information section at the beginning of the profiles for additional information.
SECTION IX -- EMERGENCY TREATMENT INFORMATION
Signs and Symptoms of Exposure: Not Found Emergency and First Aid Procedures: This compound is an insecticide (Buchel 1983, p. 177). For liquid insecticides, move victim to fresh air; call emergency medical care. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. In case of contact with material, immediately flush skin or eyes with running water for at least 15 minutes. Speed in removing material from skin is of extreme importance. Remove and isolate contaminated clothing and shoes at the site. Keep victim quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Effects may be delayed; keep victim under observation (DOT 1984, Guide 55).
COMMENTS
Sources searched but no information found:
ACGIH 1983
NIOSH/OSHA 1978
Hawley 1981
Weast 1979
Merck 1983
Sax 1984
NFPA 1984
Student 1981
Weiss 1980
CHRIS 1978
Doull 1980
Clayton and Clayton 1981-82
Arena 1979
Gosselin 1984
Encyc Occupat Health and Safety 1983
Hayes 1982
Physicians' Desk Reference 1985
Gilman 1985