DICHLOROPHENE

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: White slightly cream or light pink-colored powder. Melting point 177°C. Slight phenolic odor and a saline phenolic taste. Moderately toxic. Used as a fungicide and bactericide.

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Slowly oxidized in air. Insoluble in water.

Flash point data for this chemical are not available; however, it is probably combustible. (NTP, 1992)

SYMPTOMS: Symptoms of exposure to this compound include sensitivity dermatitis, photosensitivity and stomatitis. Other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, gastrointestinal colic, diarrhea, urticarial rash and jaundice. Irritation of the skin, eyes, mucous membranes and upper respiratory tract may also occur. It can cause cramps. Symptoms of exposure to related compounds include necrosis of the mucous membranes, cerebral edema, degenerative changes in the liver and kidneys, bladder necrosis, collapse, coma, painless blanching or erythema, possible corrosion, profuse sweating, intense thirst, cyanosis from methemoglobinemia, hyperactivity, stupor, blood pressure fall, hyperpnea, abdominal pain, hemolysis, convulsions and pulmonary edema followed by pneumonia. If death from respiratory failure is not immediate, oliguria or anuria may occur.

ACUTE/CHRONIC HAZARDS: This compound is toxic by ingestion. It is an irritant. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and hydrogen chloride gas. (NTP, 1992)

DICHLOROPHENE is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents and strong bases (NTP, 1992). Weakly acidic.

• Phenols and Cresols
• Aryl Halides

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Fires involving this material can be controlled with a dry chemical, carbon dioxide or Halon extinguisher. A water spray may also be used. (NTP, 1992)

SMALL SPILLS AND LEAKAGE: Should a spill occur while you are handling this chemical, FIRST REMOVE ALL SOURCES OF IGNITION, then you should dampen the solid spill material with 60-70% ethanol and transfer the dampened material to a suitable container. Use absorbent paper dampened with 60-70% ethanol to pick up any remaining material. Seal the absorbent paper, and any of your clothes, which may be contaminated, in a vapor-tight plastic bag for eventual disposal. Solvent wash all contaminated surfaces with 60-70% ethanol followed by washing with a soap and water solution. Do not reenter the contaminated area until the Safety Officer (or other responsible person) has verified that the area has been properly cleaned.

STORAGE PRECAUTIONS: You should keep this material in a tightly closed container under an inert atmosphere, and store it at refrigerated temperatures. (NTP, 1992)

RECOMMENDED RESPIRATOR: Where the neat test chemical is weighed and diluted, wear a NIOSH-approved half face respirator equipped with an organic vapor/acid gas cartridge (specific for organic vapors, HCl, acid gas and SO2) with a dust/mist filter. (NTP, 1992)

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EYES: First check the victim for contact lenses and remove if present. Flush victim's eyes with water or normal saline solution for 20 to 30 minutes while simultaneously calling a hospital or poison control center. Do not put any ointments, oils, or medication in the victim's eyes without specific instructions from a physician. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim after flushing eyes to a hospital even if no symptoms (such as redness or irritation) develop.

SKIN: IMMEDIATELY flood affected skin with water while removing and isolating all contaminated clothing. Gently wash all affected skin areas thoroughly with soap and water. If symptoms such as redness or irritation develop, IMMEDIATELY call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital for treatment.

INHALATION: IMMEDIATELY leave the contaminated area; take deep breaths of fresh air. If symptoms (such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, or burning in the mouth, throat, or chest) develop, call a physician and be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital. Provide proper respiratory protection to rescuers entering an unknown atmosphere. Whenever possible, Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) should be used; if not available, use a level of protection greater than or equal to that advised under Protective Clothing.

INGESTION: DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. If the victim is conscious and not convulsing, give 1 or 2 glasses of water to dilute the chemical and IMMEDIATELY call a hospital or poison control center. Be prepared to transport the victim to a hospital if advised by a physician. If the victim is convulsing or unconscious, do not give anything by mouth, ensure that the victim's airway is open and lay the victim on his/her side with the head lower than the body. DO NOT INDUCE VOMITING. IMMEDIATELY transport the victim to a hospital. (NTP, 1992)

• ANTHIPHEN
• ANTIFEN
• ANTIPHEN
• BIS(2-HYDROXY-5-CHLOROPHENYL)METHANE
• BIS(5-CHLORO-2-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHANE
• BIS(CHLOROHYDROXYPHENYL)METHANE
• CORDOCEL
• DDDM
• DDM
• DI(5-CHLORO-2-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHANE
• DI-(5-CHLORO-2-HYDROXYPHENYL)METHANE
• DICESTAL
• 5,5'-DICHLORO-2,2'-DIHYDROXYDIPHENYLMETHANE
• 4,4'-DICHLORO-2,2'-METHYLENEDIPHENOL
• DICHLOROFEN
• DICHLOROPHEN
• DICHLOROPHEN B
• DICHLOROPHENE
• DICHLOROPHENE 10
• DICHLORPHEN
• DIDROXAN
• DIDROXANE
• DIFENTAN
• 2,2'-DIHYDROXY-5,5'-DICHLORODIPHENYLMETHANE
• DIPHENTANE 70
• DIPHENTHANE 70
• EMBEPHEN
• FUNGICIDE FX
• FUNGICIDE GM
• FUNGICIDE M
• G 4
• G 4 PURE
• G 4 TECHNICAL
• GEFIR
• GH
• GINGIVIT
• GIV GARD G 4-40
• HALENOL
• HYOSAN
• KORIUM
• 2,2'-METHYLENEBIS(4-CHLOROPHENOL)
• 2,2'-METHYLENEBIS(4-CHLOROPHENOL
• 2,2'-METHYLENEBIS[4-CHLOROPHENOL]
• PALACEL
• PANACIDE
• PARABIS
• PHENOL, 2,2'-METHYLENEBIS(4-CHLORO-
• PLATH-LYSE
• PREVENTAL
• PREVENTOL
• PREVENTOL GD
• PREVENTOL GDC
• SANDOCIDE
• SINDAR G 4
• SUPER MOSSTOX
• TAENIATOL
• TENIATHANE
• TENIATOL
• TENIOTOL
• VERMITHANA
• WESPURIL