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62-73-7

Name Dichlorvos
CAS 62-73-7
EINECS(EC#) 200-547-7
Molecular Formula C4H7Cl2O4P
MDL Number MFCD00209708
Molecular Weight 220.98
MOL File 62-73-7.mol

Chemical Properties

Appearance Dichlorvos is a colorless to amber liquid with a mild aromatic odor.
Melting point  -60°C
Boiling point  140°C
density  1.415
vapor pressure  1.2 x 10-2 mmHg at 20 °C (quoted, Windholz et al., 1983:Kawamoto and Urano, 1989)5.27 x 10-2 mmHg at 25 °C (gas saturation method-GC, Kim et al., 1984)
refractive index  nD25 1.451
Fp  100 °C
storage temp.  0-6°C
solubility  Miscible with alcohol and most nonpolar solvents (Windholz et al., 1983)
form  neat
Water Solubility  Slightly soluble. 1 g/100 mL
Merck  13,3105
BRN  1709141
Henry's Law Constant 3.38 at 10.00 °C, 3.62 at 11.00 °C, 3.73 at 12.00 °C, 5.05 at 13.00 °C, 6.99 at 15.00 °C, 10.8 at 18.00 °C, 15.5 at 20.00 °C, 17.9 at 22.50 °C, 22.7 at 23.00 °C, 24.8 at 25.00 °C (dynamic equilibrium system-GC, Gautier et al., 2003)
Exposure limits NIOSH REL: TWA 1 mg/m3, IDLH 100 mg/m3; OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm; ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.1 ppm.
Contact allergens
Cases of sensitization to this organophosphorus compound with several commercial names (Benfos, Brevinyl, Chlorvinphos, DDVP, Equigard, Fly fghte, Nogos, and Unifos) were occupationally seen in chry- santhem growers, horticulturists, technicians, and in a chemist.
IARC 2B (Vol. Sup 7, 53) 1991
NIST Chemistry Reference Dimethyl-2,2-dichlorovinyl phosphate(62-73-7)
EPA Substance Registry System Phosphoric acid, 2,2-dichloroethenyl dimethyl ester(62-73-7)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  T;N,N,T,T+,Xn,F
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
RIDADR  2786
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  TC0350000
HazardClass  6.1(a)
PackingGroup  II
HS Code  29199000
Safety Profile
Confirmed carcinogen with carcinogenic and tumorigenic data. Poison by ingestion, inhalation, skin contact, subcutaneous, intravenous, and intraperitoneal routes. Experimental teratogenic and reproductive effects. Human mutation data reported. A cholinesterase inhibitor, it is used in flea (pest) collars for pets. No neurotoxicity has been observed. It is very rapidly metabolized and excreted. When heated to decomposition it emits very toxic fumes of Cl and POx. See also PARATHION.
Hazardous Substances Data 62-73-7(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity
LD50 orally in male, female rats: 80, 56 mg/kg (Gaines)
IDLA 100 mg/m3

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