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DDT

Synonyms & Trade Names

p,p'­DDT, Dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, 1,1,1­Trichloro­2,2­bis(p­chlorophenyl)ethane

CAS No.
50­29­3

RTECS No.
KJ3325000

DOT ID & Guide

2761 151

Formula
(C₆H₄Cl)₂CHCCl₃

Conversion

IDLH
Ca [500 mg/m3] 
See: 50293

Exposure Limits
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca TWA 0.5 mg/m3 See Appendix A (nengapdxa.html) 
OSHA PEL
TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin]

Measurement Methods
NIOSH S274 (II­3) 
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description
Colorless crystals or off­white powder with a slight, aromatic odor. [pesticide]

Molecular Weight
354.5

Boiling Point
230°F (Decomposes)

Melting Point
227°F

Solubility
Insoluble

Vapor Pressure
0.0000002 mmHg
0.0000002 mmHg

Ionization Potential
?

Specific Gravity
0.99

Flash Point
162­171°F

Upper Exposive Limit

?

Lower Explosive Limit

?

Combustible Solid

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers, alkalis
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin; paresthesia tongue, lips, face; tremor; anxiety, dizziness, confusion, malaise
(vague feeling of discomfort), headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); convulsions; paresis
hands; vomiting; [potential occupational carcinogen]

Target Organs
Eyes, skin, central nervous system, kidneys, liver, peripheral nervous system

Cancer Site
[in animals: liver, lung & lymphatic tumors]

Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes (protect.html))  
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 (firstaid.html)) 
Eye:Irrigate immediately 
Skin:Soap wash promptly 
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:
 Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-
mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here (pgintrod.html#nrp) for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection (pgintrod.html#mustread)

See also
INTRODUCTION   ICSC CARD: 0034   MEDICAL TESTS: 0065

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Page last reviewed: April 11, 2016

Page last updated: April 11, 2016
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