Fluenetil. Extremely Haz Substance. 1987 US EPA Chemical Profile.

FLUORIDE ACTION NETWORK PESTICIDE PROJECT

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