32202, 32202-5XX, & 32302 / 4,4"-DDE Standard

NFPA Ratings

Scale 0–4) Health = 2 Fire = 1 Reactivity = 0

Health hazards

Harmful on contact with skin, harmful if swallowed, suspect cancer hazard (in animals)

Physical hazards

Slight fire hazard

Potential health effects

Ingestion Acute nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, headache, dizziness, visual disturbances, tingling sensation, lung congestion, blood disorders, paralysis, convulsions, and coma. Chronic: same as other routes of exposure. In addition, it may cross the placenta and may be excreted in breast milk. Inhalation Acute and chronic same as short-term ingestion if prolonged and repeated exposure Skin Contact Acute and chronic same as short-term ingestion if prolonged and repeated exposure Eye Contact Acute and chronic no information available Listed as a Carcinogen/Potential Carcinogen Yes No In the National Toxicology Program Report on Carcinogens X(a) In the International Agency for Research on Cancer Monographs X(b) By The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) X (a) NTP – Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. (b) IARC – Group 2B (possibly carcinogenic). 3. COMPOSITION AND INFORMATION ON HAZARDOUS INGREDIENTS EC Number Nominal Concentration Component CAS Number (EINECS) (%) 4,4’-DDT 50-29-3 200-024-3 100 See Section 2, “Hazards Identification” for potential health effects Target Organs: Central nervous system. Mutagen/Teratogen The following endpoints are listed in the Registry of Toxic Effects of Chemical Substances (RTECS). Tumorigenic effects Rat, Oral TD 438 mg/kg (2 year) Mutagenic effects: Human, 200 μg/L (72 h). Reproductive effects Rat, Oral, TDLo 430 mg/kg (pregnant 1 d to 21 d and post 21 d)

EC Classification

T (Cancer Carc. 3), N EC Risk (R No.): 25, 40, 48/25, 50/53 EC Safety (S No.): 22, 36/37, 45, 60, 61 EC Risk/Safety Phrases: See Section 15, “Regulatory Information”. MSDS 8469 4. FIRST AID MEASURES Inhalation: If adverse effects occur, remove to uncontaminated area. If not breathing, give artificial respiration by qualified personnel. Seek immediate medical attention. Skin Contact: Rinse affected area with soap and water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical assistance if necessary. Eye Contact: Immediately flush eyes, including under the eyelids, with copious amounts of water for at least 15 minutes. Seek immediate medical attention. Ingestion: Contact local poison control immediately; if vomiting occurs, keep head lower than hips to prevent aspiration. If unconscious, turn head to side; get medical attention immediately. 5. FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES Fire and Explosion Hazards: Slight fire hazard. Extinguishing Media: Regular dry chemical, carbon dioxide, fine water spray, regular foam. Fire Fighting: Avoid inhalation of combustion by-products. Flash Point (C): Not available. Method Used: Not applicable. Autoignition Temp. (C): Not available. Flammability Limits in Air UPPER (Volume %): Not available. LOWER (Volume %): Not available. Products of Combustion: Thermal decomposition may release hazardous or toxic gases (see Section 10, “Stability and Reactivity”). 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Occupational Release: Absorb with sand or other non-combustible material and collect in appropriate container for proper disposal. T – Toxic, Carc. Cat. 3 N – Dangerous to the Environment EC Risk (R No.): R25 – Toxic if swallowed. R40 – Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect. R48/25 – Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed. R50/53 – Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment. EC Safety (S No.): S22 – Do not breathe dust. S36/37 – Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves. S45 – In case of accident or if you feel unwell seek medical advice immediately (show the label where possible). S60 – This material and its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste. S61 – Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions/safety data sheet. NATIONAL INVENTORY STATUS U.S. Inventory (TSCA): 4,4’-DDT is listed. TSCA 12(b), Export Notification: Section 5, 0.1 de minims concentration.

Disposal

Refer to Section 13, “Disposal Considerations” 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Storage

Store and handle in accordance with all current regulations and standards. Subject to storage regulations US OSHA 29 CFR 1910.106. Keep separated from incompatible substances. Safe Handling Precautions: See Section 8, “Exposure Controls and Personal Protection”. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits: OSHA (TWA): 1 mg/m3 Prevent or reduce skin absorption. NIOSH (TWA): 0.5 mg/m3 NIOSH (IDLH): 500 mg/m3 ACGIH (TWA): 1 mg/m3 Ventilation: Local exhaust ventilation system. Respirator: If workplace conditions warrant a respirator, a respiratory protection program that meets OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 must be followed. Refer to NIOSH 42 CFR 84 for applicable certified respirators. Eye Protection: Wear safety goggles. An eyewash station and drench shower should be readily available near the handling and use areas. Personal Protection: Chemically resistant gloves and clothing are recommended. MSDS 8469 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance/Odor

White crystals; slight odor Molar Mass: 354.49 g/mol Molecular Formula: C14H9Cl5. Specific Gravity (water = 1): 1.56 at 15 C Melting Point (°C): 107 to 109 Boiling Point (°C): 260 Water Solubility: Insoluble. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Stability: X Stable Unstable Stable at normal temperature and pressure. Conditions to Avoid: Avoid heat, flames, sparks, and other ignition sources. Avoid generating dust. Keep out of water supplies and sewers. Incompatible Materials: Bases, metals, and combustible materials. Fire/Explosion Information: See Section 5, “Fire Fighting Measures”. Hazardous Decomposition: Halogenated compounds, and oxides of carbon. Hazardous Polymerization: Will Occur X Will Not Occur

Principle Routes of Exposure

X Inhalation X Skin X Ingestion Toxicity Data Rabbit, Dermal LD50: 300 mg/kg Rat, Oral LD50: 87 mg/kg. Rat, Oral LD50: 350 mg/kg.

Medical Conditions Generally Aggravated by Exposure

Blood system disorders, kidney disorders, and liver disorders.

ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ecotoxicity Data (Aquatic Toxicity) Fish rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), LC50 1.25 μg/L to 3.59 μg/L (96 h), static Invertebrate freshwater water flea (daphnia magna), LC50 0.000 46 mg/L to 0.001 mg/L (48 h), static 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal: Dispose in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. 14. TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION U.S. DOT and IATA: Organochlorine pesticide, solid, n.o.s. (4,4’-DDT); Hazard class 6.1, UN2761, packing group II. MSDS 8469 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION U.S. REGULATIONS CERCLA Sections 102a/103 (40 CFR 302.4): 1 lb (0.454 kg) final RQ. SARA Title III Section 302 (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA Title III Section 304 (40 CFR 355.40): Not regulated. SARA Title III Section 313 (40 CFR 372.65): Not regulated. OSHA Process Safety (29 CFR 1910.119): Not regulated. SARA Title III Sections 311/312 HAZARDOUS CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE HEALTH: Yes CHRONIC HEALTH: Yes FIRE: No REACTIVE: No PRESSURE: No STATE REGULATIONS California Proposition 65: Keep out of water supplies and sewers. Warning this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer. Warning this product contains a chemical known to the state of California to cause reproductive/developmental effects. CANADIAN REGULATIONS WHMIS Information: Not provided for this information. EUROPEAN REGULATIONS

Further information

Sources: ChemAdvisor, Inc., MSDS, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, 16 September 2011. Disclaimer: Physical and chemical data contained in this MSDS are provided only for use in assessing the hazardous nature of the material. The MSDS was prepared carefully, using current references; however, NIST does not certify the data in the MSDS. The certified values for this material are given in the NIST Report of Investigation. MSDS 8469