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Technical data sheet

Trade Name:    Mecoprop technical
Common Name in accordance with ISO: MECOPROP
Other common name: MCPP
Number CAS: 7085-19-0
Number EC: 230-386-8
Number CIPAC: 51
Chemical Name in accordance with IUPAC: (RS)-2-(4-chloro-o-tolyloxy)propionic acid
Structural Formula:

Chemical Formula: C10H11ClO3
Molecular Weight: 214,6
Appearance: Solid body in form of solidified alloy of beige to dark brown color
Odor: Characteristic
Bulk density: 0,5 - 0,7 kg/dm3
Use: Active ingredient for herbicides and plant growth regulators production

Physical and chemical properties

- MCPP Content, %, min - 93,0
- Water Content, %, max - 1,5
- Free phenols content expressed as 4-chloro-2-methylphenol, %, max - 0,5
- Sulphated ash content, %, max - 1,0
- Triethanoloamine insolubles, %, max - 0,1

Fire fighting measures

- Flash point: 192°C (in an open crucible by Marcusson method)
- Self-ignition temperature: no self-ignition until 750°C
- Flammability:      Not flammable, do not support flame
- Explosive properties:   No hazard of explosion
- Oxidizing properties:    No oxidizing properties

Toxicological information

Acute Toxicity:
Acute Oral Toxicity LD50:  930-1166  mg/ kg b.w. (rat)
Acute Dermal Toxicity LD50: > 4000  mg/kg b.w. (rat)
Inhalation LC50 (4 hrs):  > 12,5 mg/l (rat)
Skin irritation (Rabbit): Irritating
Eye irritation (Rabbit): Strongly irritating 
Sensitisation: No sensitising properties 

Ecological information

 

Toxicity to Aquatic organisms (fish, Daphnia) LD50 ; EC50 ; > 100 mg/l

Labeling

Substance classified to dangerous chemical substances in accordance with Directive 67/548/EEC

Xn              - Harmful substance
N                - Dangerous for the environment
R 22           - Harmful if swallowed
R 38           - Irritating to skin 
R 41           - Risk of serious damage to eyes
R 50/53       - Very toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause 
long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment                                                                               

Packaging

Polyethylene bags inside of cardboard cylinders, weight (netto) of product: 70 or 80 kg,  or steel cylinders -  weight (netto) of product: 200 kg. Other type of packaging possible on clients request. 

Transport information

Substance is not a dangerous product in accordance with the European Agreements RID/ADR. Transport: covered means of transport.   

Storage

Keep in original container, tightly closed, in a dry and good ventilated places, in temperature not higher than 40OC, away from  food, drink and animal feeding stuffs, food containers, heaters and open fire, in places out of reach of incompetent persons, particularly children.

Stability

Warranted period of product stability is 2 years, from date of production. After that period, checking of declared parameters in accordance with quality data sheet is required. The substance can be used if all the parameters fulfills producer requirements.

The information contained herein is based on the present state of our knowledge of the product.