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| Diquat (Diquat dibromide) | CAS 85-00-7 | ||
| C12H12N2Br2 | RTECS JM5690000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Diquat dibromide; 1,1'-Ethylene-2,2'-bipyridyllium dibromide [Note: Diquat is a cation (C12H12N2++; 1,1'-Ethylene-2,2-bipyridyllium ion). Various diquat salts are commercially available.] |
DOT ID & Guide 2781 151 (solid) 2782 131 (liquid) |
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Exposure Limits |
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Dibromide salt: Yellow crystals. [herbicide] [Note: Commercial product may be found in a liquid concentrate or a solution.] |
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MW: 344.1 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 635°F |
Sol: 70% |
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VP: <0.00001 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.22-1.27 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Solid, but does not readily ignite and burns with difficulty. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Alkalis, UV light, basic solutions [Note: Concentrated diquat solutions corrode aluminum.] |
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Measurement Methods None available See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Water flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations To be added later |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, respiratory system; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin mucus), epistaxis (nosebleed); skin burns; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, malaise (vague feeling of discomfort); kidney, liver injury; cough, chest pain, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), pulmonary edema; tremor, convulsions; delayed healing of wounds | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys, liver, central nervous system |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |