Rotenone

Synonyms & Trade Names

1,2,12,12a-Tetrahydro-8,9-dimethoxy-2-(1-methyl-ethenyl)-[1]benzopyrano [3,4-b]furo[2,3-h][1] benzopyran-6(6aH)-one

CAS No.

83-79-4

RTECS No.

DJ2800000

DOT ID & Guide

Formula

C₂₃H₂₂O₆

Conversion

IDLH

2500 mg/m³
See: 83794

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 5 mg/m³

OSHA PEL

TWA 5 mg/m³

Measurement Methods

NIOSH 5007
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Colorless to red, odorless, crystalline solid. [insecticide]

Molecular Weight

394.4

Boiling Point

Decomposes

Melting Point

330°F

Solubility

Insoluble

Vapor Pressure

<0.00004 mmHg

Ionization Potential

Specific Gravity

1.27

Flash Point

Upper Explosive Limit

Lower Explosive Limit

Combustible Solid

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers, alkalis

Exposure Routes

inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; numb mucous membrane; nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain; muscle tremor, incoordination, clonic convulsions, stupor

Target Organs

Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily

First Aid

(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 50 mg/m³:
(APF = 10) Any air-purifying half-mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100.
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(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator

Up to 125 mg/m³:
(APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 25) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter.

Up to 250 mg/m³:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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(APF = 50) Any powered, air-purifying respirator with a tight-fitting facepiece and organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator that has a tight-fitting facepiece and is operated in a continuous-flow mode
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator with a full facepiece

Up to 2500 mg/m³:
(APF = 1000) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus

Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./ScbaEsys [potential occupational carcinogen (in the presence of Formaldehyde, Acetaldehyde, or Malonaldehyde)]

Important additional information about respirator selection

Rotenone

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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