Captafol
Synonyms & Trade Names
Captofol, Difolatan®, N-((1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethyl)thio)-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide
Exposure Limits
Measurement Methods
Physical Description
White, crystalline solid with a slight, characteristic pungent odor.
[fungicide] [Note: Available commercially as a wettable powder or in liquid form.]
Molecular Weight
349.1
Boiling Point
Decomposes
Melting Point
321°F (Decomposes)
Solubility
0.0001%
Vapor Pressure
0.000008 mmHg
Ionization Potential
NA
Specific Gravity
?
Flash Point
NA
Upper Explosive Limit
NA
Lower Explosive Limit
NA
Noncombustible Solid, but may be dissolved in flammable liquids.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Acids, acid vapors, strong oxidizers
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; dermatitis, skin sensitization; conjunctivitis; bronchitis, wheezing; diarrhea, vomiting; liver, kidney injury; high blood pressure; In Animals: teratogenic effects; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys, cardiovascular system
Cancer Site
[in animals: tumors at many sites]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
See also
INTRODUCTION
ICSC CARD: 0119
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health