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CHLOROPICRIN AND METHYL BROMIDE MIXTURE |
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Chemical Identifiers
CAS Number |
UN/NA Number |
DOT Hazard Label |
USCG CHRIS Code |
- 8004-09-9
- 76-06-2
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none
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NIOSH Pocket Guide |
International Chem Safety Card |
Chloropicrin
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NFPA 704
General Description
A colorless gas with an intense, penetrating odor. Shipped as a liquefied gas under own vapor pressure. Methyl bromide is nonflammable, and chloropicrin is noncombustible. The mixture may separate with the chloropicrin settling into low areas. Chloropicrin is very irritating to skin and eyes. Inhalation may result in adverse health effects. Under prolonged exposure to fire or intense heat the container may violently rupture and rocket.
Hazards
Reactivity Alerts
Air & Water Reactions
Slowly decomposes in water.
Fire Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Vapors from liquefied gas are initially heavier than air and spread along ground. Cylinders exposed to fire may vent and release toxic and/or corrosive gas through pressure relief devices. Containers may explode when heated. Ruptured cylinders may rocket. (ERG, 2024)
Health Hazard
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
TOXIC; may be fatal if inhaled or absorbed through skin. Vapors may be irritating and/or corrosive. Contact with gas or liquefied gas may cause burns, severe injury and/or frostbite. Fire will produce irritating, corrosive and/or toxic gases. Runoff from fire control or dilution water may cause environmental contamination. (ERG, 2024)
Reactivity Profile
CHLOROPICRIN is a powerful irritant affecting all body surfaces, more toxic than chlorine. It can be shocked into detonation. When heated to decomposition, it emits highly toxic fumes of chlorine gas and nitrogen oxides [Sax, 9th ed., 1996, p. 821]. It produces a violent reaction with aniline [Jackson, K. E., Chem. Rev., 1934, 14, p. 269] or strong bases in the presence of alcohols (alkoxides) [Ramsey, B. G., et al., J. Am. Chem. Soc., 1966, 88, p. 3059]. An insecticidal mixture of the nitrocompound and 3-bromopropyne exploded violently, initiated by an overheated pump during a railcar transfer operation, [BCISC Quart. Safety Summ., 1968, 39, 12].
METHYL BROMIDE is incompatible with metals, dimethyl sulfoxide, ethylene oxide. [Lewis]. Incompatible with zinc, magnesium and their alloys) [Chem. Eng. Pro. 58(8) 1962]. Can give flammable products if mixed with strong bases such as potassium hydroxide, sodium hydroxide. Reacted with an aluminum tube (part of the level gauge) while confined in a steel tank to produce methyl aluminum bromide. When the latter was subsequently exposed to air, enough heat was produced to ignite the methyl bromide/air vapor mixture above the liquid. The ensuing explosion shattered the tank. Exploded with dimethyl sulfoxide [NFPA 491M. 1991].
Belongs to the Following Reactive Group(s)
- Halogenated Organic Compounds
- Nitro, Nitroso, Nitrate, and Nitrite Compounds, Organic
Potentially Incompatible Absorbents
Use caution: Liquids with this reactive group classification have been
known to react with the
absorbents
listed below.
- Cellulose-Based Absorbents
- Expanded Polymeric Absorbents
Response Recommendations
Isolation and Evacuation
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
IMMEDIATE PRECAUTIONARY MEASURE: Isolate spill or leak area for at least 100 meters (330 feet) in all directions.
SPILL: See ERG Table 1 - Initial Isolation and Protective Action Distances on the UN/NA 1581 datasheet.
FIRE: If tank, rail tank car or highway tank is involved in a fire, ISOLATE for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions; also, consider initial evacuation for 800 meters (1/2 mile) in all directions. (ERG, 2024)
Firefighting
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
SMALL FIRE: Dry chemical or CO2.
LARGE FIRE: Water spray, fog or regular foam. Do not get water inside containers. If it can be done safely, move undamaged containers away from the area around the fire. Damaged cylinders should be handled only by specialists.
FIRE INVOLVING TANKS: Fight fire from maximum distance or use unmanned master stream devices or monitor nozzles. Cool containers with flooding quantities of water until well after fire is out. Do not direct water at source of leak or safety devices; icing may occur. Withdraw immediately in case of rising sound from venting safety devices or discoloration of tank. ALWAYS stay away from tanks in direct contact with flames. (ERG, 2024)
Non-Fire Response
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
Do not touch or walk through spilled material. Stop leak if you can do it without risk. If possible, turn leaking containers so that gas escapes rather than liquid. Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Use water spray to reduce vapors or divert vapor cloud drift. Avoid allowing water runoff to contact spilled material. Do not direct water at spill or source of leak. Isolate area until gas has dispersed. (ERG, 2024)
Protective Clothing
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
Wear positive pressure self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Wear chemical protective clothing that is specifically recommended by the manufacturer when there is NO RISK OF FIRE. Structural firefighters' protective clothing provides thermal protection but only limited chemical protection. (ERG, 2024)
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Normalized Breakthrough Times (in Minutes)
Chemical |
CAS Number |
State |
QS |
QC |
SL |
C3 |
TF |
TP |
RC |
TK |
RF |
Chlor trinitromethan |
76-06-2 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
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Chloro picrin |
76-06-2 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
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Nitro chlormethan |
76-06-2 |
Liquid |
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>480 |
>480 |
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First Aid
Excerpt from ERG Guide 123 [Gases - Toxic]:
Refer to the "General First Aid" section. Specific First Aid: In case of contact with liquefied gas, only medical personnel should attempt thawing frosted parts. (ERG, 2024)
Physical Properties
Chemical Formula: |
- CCl3NO2 (chloropicrin)
- CH3Br (methyl bromide)
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Flash Point: data unavailable
Lower Explosive Limit (LEL): data unavailable
Upper Explosive Limit (UEL): data unavailable
Autoignition Temperature: data unavailable
Melting Point: data unavailable
Vapor Pressure: data unavailable
Vapor Density (Relative to Air): data unavailable
Specific Gravity: data unavailable
Boiling Point: data unavailable
Molecular Weight: data unavailable
Water Solubility: data unavailable
Ionization Energy/Potential: data unavailable
IDLH:
2 ppm
[From NPG: Chloropicrin]
(NIOSH, 2024)
AEGLs (Acute Exposure Guideline Levels)
Interim AEGLs for Chloropicrin (76-06-2)
Exposure Period |
AEGL-1 |
AEGL-2 |
AEGL-3 |
10 minutes |
0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
2 ppm |
30 minutes |
0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
2 ppm |
60 minutes |
0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
1.4 ppm |
4 hours |
0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
0.79 ppm |
8 hours |
0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
0.58 ppm |
(NAC/NRC, 2024)
ERPGs (Emergency Response Planning Guidelines)
Chemical |
ERPG-1 |
ERPG-2 |
ERPG-3 |
Chloropicrin (76-06-2)
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0.075 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
1.5 ppm |
(AIHA, 2022)
PACs (Protective Action Criteria)
Chemical |
PAC-1 |
PAC-2 |
PAC-3 |
Chloropicrin/Methyl bromide mixture (8004-09-9)
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0.05 mg/m3 |
0.15 mg/m3 |
1.4 mg/m3 |
Chloropicrin; (Trichloronitromethane) (76-06-2)
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0.05 ppm |
0.15 ppm |
1.4 ppm |
(DOE, 2024)
Regulatory Information
EPA Consolidated List of Lists
Regulatory Name |
CAS Number/ 313 Category Code |
EPCRA 302 EHS TPQ |
EPCRA 304 EHS RQ |
CERCLA RQ |
EPCRA 313 TRI |
RCRA Code |
CAA 112(r) RMP TQ |
Chloropicrin |
76-06-2 |
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313 |
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(EPA List of Lists, 2024)
CISA Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS)
No regulatory information available.
OSHA Process Safety Management (PSM) Standard List
Chemical Name |
CAS Number |
Threshold Quantity (TQ) |
Chloropicrin |
76-06-2 |
500 pounds |
Chloropicrin and Methyl Bromide mixture |
None |
1500 pounds |
(OSHA, 2019)
Alternate Chemical Names
- AGEL TG 37
- AGEL TG 67
- BROZONE
- CHLOROPICRIN AND METHYL BROMIDE MIXTURE
- CHLOROPICRIN-METHYL BROMIDE MIXT.
- CYLON
- DOWFUME MC 2
- DOWFUME MC 33
- MBC
- MBC 33
- METHANE, BROMO-, MIXT. CONTAINING
- METHYL BROMIDE AND CHLOROPICRIN MIXTURE
- METHYL BROMIDE-CHLOROPICRIN MIXT.
- METILFUM
- TERR-O-GAS
- TERR-O-GEL
- VERTAFUME