CAPTAN
| CAS # | 133-06-2 |
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| Formula |
C₉H₈Cl₃NO₂S |
| Synonyms |
captane; N-trichloromethylmercapto-4-cyclohexene-1,2-dicarboximide; Merpan; Orthocide; Pillarcap |
| Physical description | Odorless, white, crystalline powder. | ||
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| Boiling point | decomposes | Molecular weight | 300.6 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 352°F | Vapor pressure | 0 mmHg (approx) |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 1.74 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0529 |
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| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | OSHA versatile sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg) with GFF enclosed [SKC 226-30-16] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 60 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | HPLC-UV |
| Method reference | OSHA PV2093 (partially validated) |
| Notes | |
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | Wipe with GFF (37 mm), Type A/E [AP4003705] |
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| Bulk Method | Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL. |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA | REL-TWA |
5 mg/m³ |
TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
5 mg/m³ |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
N |
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Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
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| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
| Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Captan NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Captan Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 03/25/2024