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Name: 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethanethiol
CAS Number: 108-02-1
IUPAC Name: 2-(Dimethylamino)ethanethiol
Synonym Name: N-(2-Mercaptoethyl)-N,N-dimethylamine, N,N-Dimethylcysteamine, N,N-Dimethylaminoethane-2-thiol Captamine, 2-Mercapto-N,N-dimethylaminoethane, (Dimethylamino)ethyl mercaptan, (2-Mercaptoethyl)dimethylamine
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: Used in production of drugs, food flavourings and antibacterial agents.
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly-closed container when not in use. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Keep away from sources of ignition.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://aksci.com/sds/Z2410_SDS.pdf
Main Hazard: Causes skin irritation, Causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 2930.90: Organo-sulphur compounds (excl. thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates, thiuram mono-, di- or tetrasulphides, methionine, 2-(N,N-Diethylamino)ethanethiol, Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)sulfide (thiodiglycol (INN)), aldicarb [ISO], captafol [ISO] and methamidophos [ISO])
Hazard Statement:
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: 2-(N,N-Dimethylamino)ethylchloride hydrochloride
CAS Number: 4584-46-7
IUPAC Name: 2-chloro-N,N-dimethylethanamine;hydrochloride
Synonym Name: 2-dimethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride,2-chloro-n,n-dimethylethanamine hydrochloride,2-dimethylamino ethyl chloride hydrochloride,2-chloroethyl dimethylamine hydrochloride,2-chloro-n,n-dimethylethylamine hydrochloride,dimethylaminoethyl chloride hydrochloride,2-chloroethyldimethylamine hydrochloride,1-chloro-2-dimethylaminoethane hydrochloride,2-dimethylamino ethylchloride hydrochloride,n-2-chloroethyl dimethylamine hydrochloride
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: Used in production of speciality surfactants, flocculants, agricultural chemicals, pharmaceuticals such as Iltiazem and Pyrrolopyridine (antiinflammatory), Brompheniramine aleate (antihistaminic), Chlorphenoxamine HCl (anticholinergic), Doxilamine sucoinate antihistaminic), Orphenadrine hydrochloride (muscle relaxant), Orphenadrine citrate (muscle relaxant), Phenyltoloxamine citrate ntihistaminic) and Chloropiramine hydrochloride antipsychotic).
Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC115820050&productDescription=2-DIMETHYLAMINOETHYL+CHLORI+5G&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en
Main Hazard: Toxic in contact with skin and if swallowed
HS Tariff Code Description: 2921.12: 2-"N,N-Dimethylamino"ethylchloride hydrochloride
Hazard Statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: 3-Hydroxyanthranilic acid
CAS Number: 548-93-6
IUPAC Name: 2-Amino-3-Hydroxybenzoic Acid
Synonym Name: 2-Amino-3-hydroxybenzoic acid
Chemical Category:
Other chemical
Category Description: Laboratory chemical
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC434870010&productDescription=3-HYDROXYANTHRANILIC+ACI+1GR&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en
Main Hazard: Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation Suspected of causing cancer Harmful if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled
HS Tariff Code Description: 2922.50: Amino-alcohol-phenols, amino-acid-phenols and other amino-compounds with oxygen function (excl. amino-alcohols, amino-naphthols and other amino-phenols, their ethers and esters and salts thereof, amino-aldehydes, amino-ketones and amino-quinones, and salts thereof, amino-acids and their esters and salts thereof)
Hazard Statement:
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H312: Harmful in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H351: Suspected of causing cancer
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: 4-Bromofluorobenzene
CAS Number: 460-00-4
IUPAC Name: 1-Bromo-4-fluorobenzene
Synonym Name: p-Bromofluorobenzene p-Fluorophenyl bromide
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: used in the synthesis of 4-fluorophenyl containing compounds, such as the pesticides Flusilazole
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed Store locked up
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DAC107010100%26productDescription%3D4-BROMOFLUOROBENZENE%252C%2B99%2B10ML%26catNo%3DAC10701-0100%26vendorId%3DVN00032119%26storeId%3D10652
Main Hazard: Flammable liquid and vapor, and causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 2903.99: Halogenated derivatives of aromatic hydrocarbons (excl. chlorobenzene, o-dichlorobenzene, p-dichlorobenzene, hexachlorobenzene [ISO], DDT [ISO] "clofenotane [INN], 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis[p-chlorophenyl]ethane", pentachlorobenzene "ISO" and hexabromobiphenyls)
Hazard Statement:
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H312: Harmful in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Abamectin
CAS Number: 71751-41-2
IUPAC Name: mixture of: (10E,14E,16E)-(1R,4S,5′S,6S,6′R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-6′-[(S)-sec-butyl]-21,24-dihydroxy-5′,11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-(3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2′-(5′,6′-dihydro-2′H-pyran)-12-yl 2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranoside and (10E,14E,16E)-(1R,4S,5′S,6S,6′R,8R,12S,13S,20R,21R,24S)-21,22-dihydroxy-6′-isopropyl-5′,11,13,22-tetramethyl-2-oxo-(3,7,19-trioxatetracyclo[15.6.1.14,8.020,24]pentacosa-10,14,16,22-tetraene)-6-spiro-2′-(5′,6′-dihydro-2′H-pyran)-12-yl 2,6-dideoxy-4-O-(2,6-dideoxy-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranosyl)-3-O-methyl-α-L-arabino-hexopyranoside
Synonym Name: Active ingredient in insecticides and veterinary drugs (Anthelmintics) e.g. Zoro 18 EC, Dynamec 018 EC, Vertimec; avermectin B1, MK-936
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: Abamectin is a widely used insecticide and veterinary anthelmintic
Workplace Exposure Limit: No data available
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-h/S25358.pdf
Main Hazard: Fatal if swallowed and inhaled; suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child.
HS Tariff Code Description: 38.08: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, disinfectants and similar products, put up for retail sale or as preparations or articles, e.g. sulphur-treated bands, wicks and candles, and fly-papers
Hazard Statement:
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Acetone
CAS Number: 67-64-1
IUPAC Name: Propan-2-one
Synonym Name: Dimethyl ketone, Dimethyl carbonyl, β-Ketopropane, Propanone, 2-Propanone, Pyroacetic spirit (archaic), Ketone propane
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Acetone is a good solvent for many plastics and some synthetic fibers. Note: It's a discrete organic chemical (DOC) declarable under chemical weapons convention (TCPC Act, 2016)
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA: TWA 1000 ppm (2400 mg/m3)
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://fscimage.fishersci.com/msds/00140.htm
Main Hazard: The most hazardous property of acetone is its extreme flammability
HS Tariff Code Description: 2914.11: Acetone
Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Acetylene
CAS Number: 74-86-2
IUPAC Name: Ethyne
Synonym Name: Ethyne; Ethine; Narcylen; C2H2; Acetylen; UN 1001; Vinylene
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Approximately 20% of acetylene is supplied by the industrial gases industry for oxyacetylene gas welding and cutting due to the high temperature of the flame. Acetylene can be semihydrogenated to ethylene, providing a feedstock for a variety of polyethylene plastics.
Workplace Exposure Limit: NIOSH REL. CEIL: 2662 mg/m³ (2500 ppm)
Storage Conditions: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. For more, refer to SDS
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/001001.pdf
Main Hazard: Extremely flammable gas
HS Tariff Code Description: 2901.29: Hydrocarbons, acyclic, unsaturated (excl. ethylene, propene "propylene", butene "butylene" and isomers thereof and Buta-1,3-diene and isoprene)
Hazard Statement:
H220: Extremely flammable gas
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Ammonium nitrate
CAS Number: 6484-52-2
IUPAC Name: Ammonium nitrate
Synonym Name: Nitric acid ammonium salt, Ammonium N03, Ammonium nitrate (NH4NO3)
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: used in fertilizers, used in explosions in mining and quarrying, laboratory chemical
Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/msds?productName=A676212
Main Hazard: May intensify fire (oxidizer), highly explosive, causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 3102.30: Ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution (excl. that in pellet or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg)
Hazard Statement:
H370: Causes damage to organs
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Ammonium sulphate
CAS Number: 7783-20-2
IUPAC Name: Ammonium tetraoxosulfate (VI)
Synonym Name: Ammonium sulphate,Ammonium sulfate (2:1),Diammonium sulfate,Sulfuric acid diammonium salt,Mascagnite,Actamaster,Dolamin
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Soil fertilizer,  acidity regulator in flours and breads, used in the treatment of drinking water,
Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-a/S25176A.pdf
Main Hazard: causes skin irritation, causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 3102.21: Ammonium sulphate (excl. that in pellet or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of <= 10 kg)
Hazard Statement:
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Anhydrous ammonia
CAS Number: 2921-88-2
IUPAC Name: Ammonia
Synonym Name: Hydrogen nitride, R-717 (refrigerant)
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: fertilizer, Refrigerant, industrial/household cleaner, manufacture of medicines, raw material in the manufacture of other chemicals.
Workplace Exposure Limit: STEL: 35 ppm, TWA:  25 ppm
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : http://www.inchem.org/documents/icsc/icsc/eics0414.htm
Main Hazard: Exposure to even small amounts of anhydrous ammonia can cause serious burning of the eyes, nose, and throat. Exposure to higher levels causes coughing or choking to occur and can cause death from a swollen throat or from chemical burns to the lungs.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2814.10: Anhydrous ammonia
Hazard Statement:
H221: Flammable gas
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H281: Contains refrigerated gas; may cause cryogenic burns or injury
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H318: Causes serious eye damage
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H400: Very toxic to aquatic life
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Arsenic trichloride
CAS Number: 7784-34-1
IUPAC Name: trichloroarsane
Synonym Name: Arsenic(III) chloride, Arsenous trichloride, Butter of arsenic, de Valagin's solution
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: It is an intermediate in the manufacture of organoarsenic compounds
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.jscc.edu/about-jackson-state/administration/safety-and-security/sds-files/arsenic-trichloride.pdf
Main Hazard: Extremely hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive, irritant)
HS Tariff Code Description: 2811.29: Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals (excl. diphosphorus pentaoxide, oxides of boron, carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide)
Hazard Statement:
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H310: Fatal in contact with skin
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H350: May cause cancer
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: Benzene
CAS Number: 71-43-2
IUPAC Name: Benzene
Synonym Name: benzine; benzol; cyclohexatriene; phenyl hydride
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: Some industries use benzene to make other chemicals that are used to make plastics, resins, and nylon and synthetic fibers. Benzene is also used to make some types of lubricants, rubbers, dyes, detergents, drugs, and pesticides
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 1 ppm
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.cpchem.com/sites/default/files/2020-05/01542636_6.pdf
Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapor, Aspiration hazard, Carcinogen, Moderate eye and skin irritant, Mutagen.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2902.20: Benzene
Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H340: May cause genetic defects
H350: May cause cancer
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Benzilic acid
CAS Number: 76-93-7
IUPAC Name: Hydroxydi(phenyl)acetic acid
Synonym Name: α,α-Diphenyl-α-hydroxyacetic acid, α,α-Diphenylglycolic acid, α-Hydroxydiphenyl acetic acid, 2,2-Diphenyl-2-hydroxyacetic acid, 2-Hydroxy-2,2-diphenylacetic acid, Diphenyl glycolic acid, Hydroxydiphenyl acetic acid
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Benzilic acid is used in the manufacture of pharmaceutical drugs
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep in a dry place.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.nwmissouri.edu/naturalsciences/sds/b/Benzilic%20acid.pdf
Main Hazard: Harmful by ingestion.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2918.19: Carboxylic acids with additional oxygen function and their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excl. lactic acid, tartaric acid, citric acid, gluconic acid and their salts and esters, and chlorobenzilate [ISO])
Hazard Statement:
H302: Harmful if swallowed
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
Schedule 2: chemicals that can either be used as chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but that have small-scale applications outside of chemical warfare and so can be legitimately manufactured in small quantities
Name: Benzoyl Peroxide
CAS Number: 94-36-0
IUPAC Name: dibenzoyl peroxide
Synonym Name: benzoperoxide, dibenzoyl peroxide (DBPO)
Chemical Category:
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: This medication is used to treat mild to moderate acne. It may be used in combination with other acne treatments. When applied to the skin, benzoyl peroxide works by reducing the amount of acne-causing bacteria and by causing the skin to dry and peel.
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Refer to SDS
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://beta-static.fishersci.com/content/dam/fishersci/en_US/documents/programs/education/regulatory-documents/sds/chemicals/chemicals-b/S25672.pdf
Main Hazard: Flammable solid, harmful if swallowed
HS Tariff Code Description: 2916.32: Benzoyl peroxide and benzoyl chloride
Hazard Statement:
H228: Flammable solid
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H351: Suspected of causing cancer
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Bromine
CAS Number: 7726-95-6
IUPAC Name: molecular bromine
Synonym Name: Bromine; Dibromine; Molecular Bromine; Brom; Brome; Bromo; ...
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: A wide variety of organobromine compounds are used in industry, Some are prepared from bromine and others are prepared from hydrogen bromide, which is obtained by burning hydrogen in bromine.
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=0.1 ppm, 0.7 mg/m3; STEL=0.3 ppm, 2 mg/m3
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place.; refer to SDS for more information
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.nwmissouri.edu/naturalsciences/sds/b/Bromine.pdf
Main Hazard: May be harmful if swallowed; causes severe skin burns and eye damage and Fatal if inhaled.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2801.30: Fluorine; bromine
Hazard Statement:
H303: May be harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Bromoxynil
CAS Number: 1689-84-5
IUPAC Name: 3,5-Dibromo-4-hydroxybenzonitrile
Synonym Name: Brominal, Bromotril, Bronate, Buctril, Certrol B, Litarol, M&B 10064, Merit, Pardner, Sabre, Torch
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: It is classified as a nitrile herbicide
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.sigmaaldrich.com/UG/en/sds/sial/45355
Main Hazard: Toxic if swallowed; Fatal if inhaled; May cause an allergic skin reaction; Suspected of damaging the unborn child.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2926.90: Nitrile-function compounds (excl. acrylonitrile, 1-cyanoguanidine "dicyandiamide", fenproporex "INN" and its salts, methadone "INN"-intermediate "4-cyano-2-dimethylamino-4,4-diphenylbutane" and alpha-Phenylacetoacetonitrile)
Hazard Statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H361d: Suspected of damaging the unborn child
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Carbon dioxide
CAS Number: 124-38-9
IUPAC Name: carbon dioxide
Synonym Name: Medipure® Carbon Dioxide, Extendapak® EX-2, Refrigerant gas R744, carbonic anhydride, carbonic acid gas
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: Carbon dioxide is used by the food industry, the oil industry, and the chemical industry. Liquid and solid carbon dioxide are important refrigerants, Carbon dioxide is used in enhanced oil recovery
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 5000 ppm
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://amp.generalair.com/MsdsDocs/PA4574S.pdf
Main Hazard: Cylinders under pressure, may explode if heated, may displace oxygen and cause rapid suffocation, may cause frostbite
HS Tariff Code Description: 2811.21: Carbon dioxide
Hazard Statement:
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Carbon monoxide
CAS Number: 630-08-0
IUPAC Name: Carbon monoxide
Synonym Name: Monoxide; Flue gas; Carbon oxide; carbonic oxide; Monoxide of carbon; Carbon monooxide
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Carbon monoxide is an industrial gas that has many applications in bulk chemicals manufacturing, e.g. methanol, acetic acid, hydrogen, production; used in purifying nickel; etc.
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 35 ppm
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/001014.pdf
Main Hazard: It is toxic when encountered in concentrations above about 35 ppm causing carbon monoxide poisoning.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2811.29: Inorganic oxygen compounds of non-metals (excl. diphosphorus pentaoxide, oxides of boron, carbon dioxide and silicon dioxide)
Hazard Statement:
H220: Extremely flammable gas
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H360: May damage fertility or the unborn child
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Chlorine
CAS Number: 7782-50-5
IUPAC Name: Chlorine
Synonym Name: Chlorine
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Used to disinfect water and treating swimming pools, used in the production of paper and cloth, chlorine is used as a bleaching agent. It is also used in cleaning products, including household bleach which is chlorine dissolved in water. Chlorine is used in the preparation of chlorides, chlorinated solvents, pesticides, polymers, synthetic rubbers, and refrigerants.
Workplace Exposure Limit: STEL: 2.9 mg/m³ 15 minutes, TWA: 1.5 mg/m³ 8 hour
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/001015.pdf
Main Hazard: Chlorine (Cl) is a dangerous chemical and its poisoning can be very serious and will causes signs such as nausea and vomiting, coughing and wheezing, burning sensation in eyes, nose and throat, rash or burning skin, Shortness of breath, dizziness, watery eyes and even death.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2801.10: Chlorine
Hazard Statement:
H270: May cause or intensify fire; oxidizer
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Chloropicrin
CAS Number: 76-06-2
IUPAC Name: trichloro(nitro)methane
Synonym Name: Tri-clor 99.6, PS, Nitrochloroform, Trichloronitromethane
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: In agriculture, chloropicrin is injected into soil prior to planting a crop in order to fumigate soil. Chloropicrin affects a broad spectrum of fungi, microbes, and insects
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=0.1 ppm (0.7 mg/m3)
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed and store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place. Store locked up. Store containers upright. Protect from direct sunlight. Keep/store only in original container. Do not store near food, foodstuffs, drugs or potable water supplies.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://labelsds.com/images/user_uploads/Chloropicrin%20SDS%207-17-19.pdf
Main Hazard: Toxic if swallowed; Fatal if inhaled; Causes skin irritation; Causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 2904.91: Trichloronitromethane "chloropicrin"
Hazard Statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
Schedule 3: chemicals which can either be used as toxic chemical weapons themselves or used in the manufacture of chemical weapons but which also have legitimate large-scale industrial uses

Chemicals are part of our daily life. Virtually every manufactured product involves the use of chemicals. Many chemicals can significantly contribute to the improvement of our quality of life, health and well-being, when properly used. However when improperly handled, can negatively affect our health and environment.

The use of chemicals continues to grow in Uganda. This is likely to result in greater negative effect on health if sound chemicals management is not ensured. Therefore, action is urgently needed from the government, employers and the public, to protect human health from the harmful effects of improperly managed chemicals.

The chemical inventory here is a one-stop shop for occupational chemical information suitably designed for emergency responders, first aiders, chemical users including employers, farmers and the general public. It compiles information from several international agencies and organizations such as OSHA, NIOSH, WHO, CDC. Information available here includes:

  • Chemical identification
  • Associated major hazards
  • Exposure limits
  • Safety Data Sheets
  • Regulatory obligation and
  • Additional resources