DDT (ISO); clofenotane (INN); dicophane; 1,1,1-trichloro-2,2-bis(4-chlorophenyl)ethane; dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane
CAS 50-29-3 · C14H9Cl5
Hazard classDanger — Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard
PictogramsHealth hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements- H351 Suspected of causing cancer
- H301 Toxic if swallowed
- 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
Workplace exposure limitsNIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.5 mg/m3 NIOSH S274 (II-3)
OSHA PEL TWA 1 mg/m3 [skin]
IDLH Ca [500 mg/m3]Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
SynonymsRefChem:127031 · Clofenotane · p,p'-DDT · Chlorophenothane · dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane · Dicophane · 4,4'-DDT · DDT
Molecular weight354.5 g/mol
Data sourceHarmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VILegally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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