Neo-Dema

Safety (MSDS) data for chlorothiazide  

Safety (MSDS) data for chlorothiazide


General

    Synonyms: 6-chloro-2H-1,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide 1,1-dioxide, alurene, diuril, diurite, chlorosal, chlorurit, thiazide, DT, yadulan, saluric and various other trade names
    Molecular formula: C7H6ClN3O4S2
    CAS No: 58-94-6
    EC No:

Physical data

    Appearance: white crystalline powder
    Melting point: ca. 343 C (decomposes)
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    Water solubility: negligible
     

Stability

    Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

    May be harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Some evidence suggests this material may be implicated in aplastic anaemia. Skin and respiratory irritant.

    Toxicity data
    (The meaning of any abbreviations which appear in this section is given here.)
    ORL-MUS LD50 8000 mg kg-1
    IPR-RAT LD50 1386 mg kg-1
    IPR-MUS LD50 1400 mg kg-1
    IVN-MUS LD50 940 mg kg-1
    IVN-DOG LD50 1000 mg kg-1

    Risk phrases
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    R36 R38.

Transport information

Personal protection

    Safety glasses, adequate ventilation.

    Safety phrases
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