General Information
Revision date
2018-06-25
Product name
p,p"-DDE
Product Synonyms
1,1"-(2,2-dichloroethenylidene)bis[4-chloro-benzene]; 4,4"-DDE; p,p"-Dichlorodiphenyldichloroethylene; NSC 1153;
CAS No.
72-55-9
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Company Information
company name
Cayman Chemical Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Warning
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H302, H315, H332, H410
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H302
Harmful if swallowed
Section 2
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Acute Toxicity: Inhalation, Category 4 Acute Toxicity: Oral, Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation, Category 2 Aquatic Toxicity (Chronic), Category 1
Signal word
Warning
Hazard statements
H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H332: Harmful if inhaled. H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
Precautionary statements
P261: Avoid breathing {dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray}. P264: Wash {hands} thoroughly after handling. P273: Avoid release to the environment. P280: Wear {protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection}.
Response
P301+312 IF SWALLOWED P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell P302+352 IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of soap and water P304+340 IF INHALED Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P330: Rinse mouth. P332+313: If skin irritation occurs, get medical advice/attention. P362+364: Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P391: Collect spillage.
Storage
Please refer to Section 7 for Storage and Section 13 for Disposal information.
Potential health effects
Causes skin irritation. Harmful if inhaled or swallowed.. Material may be irritating to the mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract. May be harmful by skin absorption. May cause eye or respiratory system irritation. Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. To the best of our knowledge, the toxicological properties have not been thoroughly investigated.
