Diquat (Diquat dibromide)

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.]

C₁₂H₁₂N₂Br₂

N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX

Dibromide salt: Yellow crystals. [herbicide] [Note: Commercial product may be found in a liquid concentrate or a solution.]

1.22-1.27

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Alkalis, UV light, basic solutions [Note: Concentrated diquat solutions corrode aluminum.]

irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane, respiratory system; rhinorrhea (discharge of thin nasal 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