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Name: Paraquat (Paraquat dichloride)
CAS Number: 1910-42-5
IUPAC Name: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride
Synonym Name: 1,1'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride, N,N'-Dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride, Paraquat chloride, Paraquat dichloride; dichloride salt of paraquat.
Chemical Category:
N/A
Category Description: Paraquat is a chemical herbicide, or weed killer, that’s highly toxic and used all over the world.
Workplace Exposure Limit: NIOSH REL TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (resp) [skin]; OSHA PEL TWA 0.5 mg/m3 (resp) [skin]
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.apparentag.com.au/documents/msds/66103_APPARENT_PARAQUAT_250_HERBICIDE_MSDS_1.pdf
Main Hazard: It can cause fatal poisoning when ingested or inhaled.
HS Tariff Code Description: 3808.93: Herbicides, anti-sprouting products and plant-growth regulators, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles (excl. goods of subheading 3808.59)
Hazard Statement:
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H320: Causes eye irritation
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Pentachlorophenol
CAS Number: 87-86-5
IUPAC Name: 2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorophenol
Synonym Name: Santophen, Pentachlorol, Chlorophen, Chlon, Dowicide 7, Pentacon, Penwar, Sinituho, Penta
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: PCP has been used as a herbicide, insecticide, fungicide, algaecide, and disinfectant and as an ingredient in antifouling paint. Its use has been significantly declined due to the high toxicity of PCP and its slow biodegradation.
Workplace Exposure Limit: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA (OSHA exposure limit)
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.restek.com/documentation/msds/31297_useng.pdf
Main Hazard: Highly flammable liquid and vapour; Toxic if swallowed or in contact with skin; Suspected of causing cancer; Causes damage to organs.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2908.11: Pentachlorophenol "ISO"
Hazard Statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H311: Toxic in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H351: Suspected of causing cancer
H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
List 2: List of Chemicals subject to Prior Informed Conscent Procedures (Rotterdam Convention)
List 3: List of Persistent Organic Pollitants (POPs) subject to Stockholm Convention - NEMA Act 2019
Schedule:
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Name: Phosgene
CAS Number: 75-44-5
IUPAC Name: Carbonyl dichloride
Synonym Name: Carbonyl chloride CG Carbon dichloride oxide Carbon oxychloride Chloroformyl chloride Dichloroformaldehyde Dichloromethanone Dichloromethanal
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Synthesis i.e. used in industry for the production of aromatic di-isocyanates like toluene diisocyanate (TDI) and methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), which are precursors for production of polyurethanes and some polycarbonates. Used also for laboratory research. It is listed on Schedule 3 of the Chemical Weapons Convention: All production sites manufacturing more than 30 tonnes per year must be declared to the OPCW
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=0.4 mg/m³ 8 hours (0.1 ppm 8 hours)
Storage Conditions: Store in accordance with local regulations. Store in a segregated and approved area. Store away from direct sunlight in a dry, cool and well-ventilated area, away from incompatible materials . For other conditions, refer to SDS
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.airgas.com/msds/019672.pdf
Main Hazard: Contains gas under pressure, may explode if heated. Fatal if inhaled. Causes serious eye irritation. Causes skin irritation.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.11: Carbonyl dichloride "phosgene"
Hazard Statement:
H280: Contains gas under pressure; may explode if heated
H315: Causes skin irritation
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H330: Fatal if inhaled
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
Name: phosphorus oxychloride
CAS Number: 10025-87-3
IUPAC Name: Phosphoryl trichloride
Synonym Name: Phosphorus oxychloride Phosphoric trichloride Trichlorophosphate
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Phosphoryl chloride is used in the manufacture of phosphate esters. Triarylphosphates such as triphenyl phosphate and tricresyl phosphate are used as flame retardants and plasticisers for PVC. Trialkylphosphates such as tributyl phosphate are used as liquid–liquid extraction solvents in nuclear reprocessing and elsewhere. Also used as a laboratory reagent
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=0.6 mg/m3
Storage Conditions: Protect from moisture. Corrosives area. Keep under nitrogen. Keep away fromwater ormoist air. Store under an inert atmosphere
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AC191290010&productDescription=PHOSPHOROUS+OXYCHLOR+1KG&vendorId=VN00032119&countryCode=US&language=en
Main Hazard: Harmful if swallowed, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage, Fatal if inhaled
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.12: Phosphorus oxychloride
Hazard Statement:
H290: May be corrosive to metals
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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
Name: Phosphorus pentachloride
CAS Number: 10026-13-8
IUPAC Name: Phosphorus pentachloride, Phosphorus(V) chloride
Synonym Name: Pentachlorophosphorane
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: PCl5 is a precursor for lithium hexafluorophosphate, LiPF6. Lithium hexafluorophosphate is a commonly employed salt in electrolytes in lithium ion batteries
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=1 (mg/m3)
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed. Keep container in a cool, well-ventilated area
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.lobachemie.com/lab-chemical-msds/MSDS-PHOSPHOROUS-PENTACHLORIDE-CASNO-10026-13-5258A-EN.aspx
Main Hazard: Very hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant), of eye contact (irritant), of ingestion, of inhalation.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.14: Phosphorus pentachloride
Hazard Statement:
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
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
Name: Phosphorus trichloride
CAS Number: 7719-12-2
IUPAC Name: Phosphorus trichloride
Synonym Name: Phosphorus(III) chloride Phosphorous chloride
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: PCl3 is important indirectly as a precursor to PCl5, POCl3 and PSCl3, which are used in many applications, including herbicides, insecticides (such as diazinon), plasticisers, oil additives, and flame retardants.
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=0.2 ppm (1.5 mg/m3)
Storage Conditions: Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.nwmissouri.edu/naturalsciences/sds/p/Phosphorus%20trichloride.pdf
Main Hazard: Fatal if swallowed or if inhaled
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.13: Phosphorus trichloride
Hazard Statement:
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
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
Name: Propionic acid
CAS Number: 79-09-4
IUPAC Name: Propanoic acid
Synonym Name: Carboxyethane Ethanecarboxylic acid Ethylformic acid Metacetonic acid Methylacetic acid
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Used as a preservative for both animal feed and food for human consumption.
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 10 ppm
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-p/S25508.pdf
Main Hazard: Flammable, eye irritant and skin corrosive
HS Tariff Code Description: 2915.50: Propionic acid, its salts and esters
Hazard Statement:
H226: Flammable liquid and vapour
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
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:
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Name: Propionic Acid, Sodium Salt
CAS Number: 137-40-6
IUPAC Name: Sodium propanoate
Synonym Name: Sodium propionate Napropion E281
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: It is used as a food preservative; it is used primarily as a mold inhibitor in bakery products.
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store in a tightly closed container. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Store protected from moisture.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://ehslegacy.unr.edu/msdsfiles/22881.pdf
Main Hazard: May be harmful if absorbed through the skin. May cause eye and skin irritation. May cause respiratory and digestive tract irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 2915.90: Saturated acyclic monocarboxylic acids, their anhydrides, halides, peroxides and peroxyacids; their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives (excl. formic acid and acetic acid, mono-, di- or trichloroacetic acids, propionic acid, butanoic and pentanoic acids, palmitic and stearic acids, their salts and esters, and acetic anhydride)
Hazard Statement:
H313: May be harmful in contact with skin
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: Propylene glycol
CAS Number: 57-55-6
IUPAC Name: propane-1,2-diol
Synonym Name: Propylene glycol, α-Propylene glycol, 1,2-Propanediol, 1,2-Dihydroxypropane, Methyl ethyl glycol, Methylethylene glycol
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: Used as a chemical feedstock for the production of polymers, used as anti-freeze, Propylene glycol is also used in various edible items such as coffee-based drinks, liquid sweeteners, ice cream, whipped dairy products and soda. Propylene glycol is used as a solvent in many pharmaceuticals, including oral, injectable, and topical formulations. However, it's recommended for laboratory use and not food and drug use. Note: It's a discrete organic chemical (DOC) declarable under the CWC (TCPC, Act 2016):
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 10 mg/m³ (150 ppm)
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/msdsproxy%3FproductName%3DP3554%26productDescription%3DPROPYLENE%2BGLYCOL%2BUSP%252FFCC%2B4L%26catNo%3DP355-4%2B%26vendorId%3DVN00033897%26storeId%3D10652
Main Hazard: Not identified
HS Tariff Code Description: 2905.32: Propylene glycol "propane-1,2-diol"
Hazard Statement:
N/A
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
:
Name: Propylene oxide
CAS Number: 75-56-9
IUPAC Name: -2-methyloxirane
Synonym Name: 1,2-EPOXYPROPAN,1,2-Epoxypropane, 1,2-Propylene oxide, 2,3-Epoxypropane, AD 6, AD 6 (suspending agent), DL-1,2-Epoxypropane, dl-Propylene oxide, Epihydrin, Epoxypropane, Methyl ethylene oxide, Methyl oxirane, Methyloxacyclopropane, Methyloxiran, Methyloxirane, methyloxiranne, metiloxirano, Oxirane, 2-methyl-, Oxirane, methyl-, Oxypropylene, PROPANE, 1,2-EPOXY-, Propene oxide, Propozone, Propylene epoxide, Propylene oxide, See also Alkyl epoxides, UN 1280
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Used to make mattresses (production of polyurethane Foam), applied in making detergents, paints, adhesives and cosmetics, plastics and other chemicals
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA establishes an 8-hour TWA limit of 20 ppm
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.tedpella.com/SDS_html/18601_sds.pdf
Main Hazard: It is a dangerous chemical that is highly flammable, It is a potential human carcinogen and causes serious eye irritation.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2910.20: Methyloxirane "propylene oxide"
Hazard Statement:
H224: Extremely flammable liquid and vapour
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
H340: May cause genetic defects
H350: May cause cancer
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Sodium
CAS Number: 1-23-25
IUPAC Name: sodium-xx
Synonym Name: Sodium
Chemical Category:
N/A
Category Description: industrial use
Workplace Exposure Limit: 14
Storage Conditions: 15
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://echa.europa.eu/substance-information/-/substanceinfo/100.029.053
Main Hazard: oxidizer
HS Tariff Code Description: 25.06: Quartz (excl. natural sands); quartzite, whether or not roughly trimmed or merely cut, by sawing or otherwise, into blocks or slabs of a square or rectangular shape
Hazard Statement:
N/A
Conventions:
N/A
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: Sodium Cyanide*
CAS Number: 143-33-9
IUPAC Name: sodium cyanide
Synonym Name: Sodium salt of hydrocyanic acid
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Sodium cyanide is used mainly to extract gold and other precious metals in mining industry. A similar process uses potassium cyanide (KCN, a close relative of sodium cyanide). Note: Considered to be a DOC compound, thus declarable to OPCW.
Workplace Exposure Limit: 5 mg/m3 as Cyanide (CN- ) dust/fine particles
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.csbp.com.au/docs/default-source/msds---products/ammonia-ammonium-nitrate-products/sds-sodium-cyanide-solid.pdf?sfvrsn=9ac96f0d_14
Main Hazard: Exposure to sodium cyanide can be rapidly fatal. Sodium cyanide decomposes on contact with acids, acid salts, water, moisture, and carbon dioxide, producing highly toxic, flammable hydrogen cyanide gas.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2837.11: Sodium cyanide
Hazard Statement:
H300: Fatal if swallowed
H310: Fatal in contact with skin
H315: Causes skin irritation
H318: Causes serious eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
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:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
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Name: Stearic acid
CAS Number: 57-11-4
IUPAC Name: Octadecanoic acid
Synonym Name: 1-Heptadecanecarboxylic Acid; Octadecanoic Acid; Stearophanic Acid
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Stearic acid is mainly used in the production of detergents, soaps, and cosmetics such as shampoos and shaving cream products, Used also in making Lubricants, softening and release agents. As food additive; Stearic acid is used along with simple sugar or corn syrup as a hardener in candies. In fireworks, stearic acid is often used to coat metal powders such as aluminium and iron. Stearic acid is used as a negative plate additive in the manufacture of lead-acid batteries
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Keep away from sources of ignition. Store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated area away from incompatible substances. Flammables-area. Keep away from oxidizing agents.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://westliberty.edu/health-and-safety/files/2012/08/Stearic-Acid.pdf
Main Hazard: Flammable solid.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2915.70: Palmitic acid, stearic acid, their salts and esters
Hazard Statement:
H228: Flammable solid
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
Schedule:
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
List of DOC/PSF-Chemical(s): Chemical does not belong to schedule
Name: Sulfur monochloride
CAS Number: 10025-67-9
IUPAC Name: Disulfur dichloride
Synonym Name: Sulphur chloride (mono) Sulfur subchloride Sulfur monochloride Dichlorodisulfane Chlorosulfane Chloride of sulfur, UN1828 (Sulfur chlorides) Thiosulfurous dichloride
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Used in organic synthesis and in production of wide range of chemical products: vulcanising agents for rubber, lubricant additives, gum erasers, rubber additives, rubber substitutes, sulfur dyes, antioxidants, pesticides, herbicides, insecticides, pharmaceuticals, paper, textile auxiliaries and plastics. Principal commercial uses are: vulcanising agent for rubber and for production of lubricant additives.
Workplace Exposure Limit: N/A
Storage Conditions: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Containers which are opened must be carefully resealed and kept upright to prevent leakage. Never allow product to get in contact with water during storage. Store under inert gas.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.cdhfinechemical.com/images/product/msds/38_429152937_SULPHURMONOCHLORIDECASNO10025-67-9MSDS.pdf
Main Hazard: Toxic if swallowed or if inhaled, Causes severe skin burns and eye damage.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.15: Sulphur monochloride
Hazard Statement:
H301: Toxic if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331: Toxic if inhaled
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
Name: Sulphuric acid; oleum
CAS Number: 7664-93-9
IUPAC Name: Sulfuric acid
Synonym Name: Oil of vitriol, Hydrogen sulfate, Contact acid, Dihydrogen sulfate
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Category Description: production of fertilizers e.g., superphosphate of lime and ammonium sulfate; other chemicals, e.g., hydrochloric acid, nitric acid, sulfate salts, synthetic detergents, dyes and pigments, explosives, and drugs; used in petroleum refining to wash impurities out of gasoline and other refinery products; used in processing metals, e.g., cleaning iron and steel before plating them with tin or zinc; serves as an electrolyte in the lead-acid storage (containing about 33% H2SO4).
Workplace Exposure Limit: STEL: 3 (mg/m3), TWA: 1 (mg/m3)
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://web.archive.org/web/20181106185657/http://www.sciencelab.com/msds.php?msdsId=9925146
Main Hazard: Highly corrosive chemical, It can cause severe skin burns, can irritate the nose and throat and cause difficulties breathing if inhaled, can burn the eyes and possibly cause blindness.
HS Tariff Code Description: 2807.00: Sulphuric acid; oleum
Hazard Statement:
H290: May be corrosive to metals
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H330: Fatal if inhaled
H335: May cause respiratory irritation
H402: Harmful to aquatic life
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Thiodiglycol
CAS Number: 111-48-8
IUPAC Name: 2-(2-Hydroxyethylsulfanyl)ethanol
Synonym Name: 2,2'-Thiodiethanol, β,β'-dihydroxydiethyl sulfide, β-thiodiglycol, thiodiethylene glycol, β-hydroxyethyl sulfide, 2-hydroxyethyl sulfide, bis(β-hydroxyethyl)sulfide, Glyecine A, Kromfax Solvent, Tedegyl
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Wetting agent in textile dyeing, Dye solvent, Antioxidant, Anticorrosives, Inks, Epoxy resins, Fabrics
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store in cool place. Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. hygroscopic Store under inert gas. Air sensitive
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.opcw.org/sites/default/files/documents/ADM/PSB/Tender/111-48-8_thiodiglycol.pdf
Main Hazard: 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:
H319: Causes serious eye 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: Thionyl chloride
CAS Number: 7719-09-7
IUPAC Name: Thionyl chloride
Synonym Name: Sulfurous oxychloride, Sulfurous dichloride, Sulfur oxychloride (SOCl2), Sulfur oxychloride, Sulfur chloride oxide (SCl2O), Sulfur chloride oxide (Cl2SO), Sulfinyl dichloride, Sulfinyl chloride
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Industrial chemical
Pharmaceutical chemical
Category Description: One of the most important chlorinating agents in organic chemistry. Used in production of crop-protection agents (herbicides and insecticides), pharmaceuticals (drugs and vitamins), dyes, paper and textile auxiliaries.
Workplace Exposure Limit: OSHA'S TWA=5 mg/m3
Storage Conditions: Corrosives area. Keep containers tightly closed in a dry, cool and well-ventilatedplace.
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.fishersci.com/store/msds?partNumber=AA41868D3&productDescription=THIONYL+CHLORIDE%2C+99%2B%25+2X1KG&vendorId=VN00024248&countryCode=US&language=en
Main Hazard: Harmful if swallowed; Causes severe skin burns and eye damage; and Toxic if inhaled
HS Tariff Code Description: 2812.17: Thionyl chloride
Hazard Statement:
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H302: Harmful if swallowed
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H314: Causes severe skin burns and eye damage
H331: Toxic if inhaled
H331: Toxic if inhaled
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
Name: Thiophanate-methyl
CAS Number: 23564-05-8
IUPAC Name: Dimethyl N,N′-[1,2-phenylenebis(azanediylcarbonothioyl)]dicarbamate
Synonym Name: Active ingedient in herbicides or pesticides e.g. Control 70 WDG
Chemical Category:
Agricultural chemical
Category Description: Fungicide for agriculture use
Workplace Exposure Limit: Data not available
Storage Conditions: Store at room temperature
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://www.adama.com/documents/210590/218015/Topaz+MSDS
Main Hazard: May cause cancer; suspected of causing genetic defects
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:
H332: Harmful if inhaled
H341: Suspected of causing genetic defects
H350: May cause cancer
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411: Toxic to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Conventions:
N/A
Schedule:
N/A
Name: Toluene
CAS Number: 108-88-3
IUPAC Name: methylbenzene
Synonym Name: Phenyl methane, Toluol, Anisen
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Toluene is a common solvent, e.g. for paints, paint thinners, silicone sealants, many chemical reactants, rubber, printing ink, adhesives (glues), lacquers, leather tanners, and disinfectants. Note: Meets the definition of DOC, thus declarable under CWC (TCPC Act 2016)
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 200 ppm
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-t/S25611.pdf
Main Hazard: highly flammable liquid and vapour
HS Tariff Code Description: 2707.20: Toluol "toluene" containing > 50% of toluene (excl. chemically defined)
Hazard Statement:
H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapour
H304: May be fatal if swallowed and enters airways
H315: Causes skin irritation
H336: May cause drowsiness or dizziness
H361: Suspected of damaging fertility or the unborn child
H373: May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Conventions:
List 1: List of Chemicals subject to Chemical Weapons Convention - Toxic Chemicals Prohibition and Control Act 2016
Schedule:
:
Name: Triethanolamine
CAS Number: 102-71-6
IUPAC Name: 2,2',2''-Nitrilotri(ethan-1-ol)
Synonym Name: 2,2',2"-NITRILOTRETHANOL, 2,2',2"-Nitrilotriethanol , 2,2',2"-NITRILOTRIS(ETHANOL), 2,2',2''-nitrilotrietanol, 2,2',2''-Nitrilotriethanol , 2,2',2''-Nitrilotris[ethanol] , 2,2',2''-Nitrilotrisethanol, 2-[Bis(2-hydroxyethyl)amino]ethanol , Alkanolamine 244, Biafine
Chemical Category:
Industrial chemical
Category Description: Used in the manufacture of surfactants, Active ingredient in some eardrops, pH balance, Organic additive in cement production.
Workplace Exposure Limit: TWA: 5 mg/m3
Storage Conditions: N/A
Safety DataSheet (SDS) Link : https://hazard.com//msds /mf/baker/baker/ files/t5291.htm
Main Hazard: Causes serious eye irritation
HS Tariff Code Description: 2922.15: Triethanolamine
Hazard Statement:
H318: Causes serious eye damage
H319: Causes serious eye irritation
H320: Causes eye 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