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paraquat dichloride; 1,1-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dichloride [1] paraquat dimethylsulfate; 1,1-dimethyl-4,4'-bipyridinium dimethyl sulphate [2]

CAS 1910-42-5 · C12H14Cl2N2

Hazard class

Danger — Toxic, Health hazard, Environmental hazard

Pictograms

ToxicHealth hazardEnvironmental hazard

H-statements

H330 Fatal if inhaled
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H301 Toxic if swallowed
H335 May cause respiratory irritation
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H315 Causes skin irritation
H319 Causes serious eye irritation
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects

Workplace exposure limits

NIOSH REL TWA 0.1 mg/m3 (resp) [skin]
OSHA PEL TWA 0.5 mg/m3 (resp) [skin]
IDLH 1 mg/m3

Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.

Synonyms

Paraquat dichloride · Methyl viologen · Methyl viologen dichloride · Pathclear · Pillarxone · Crisquat · Dexuron · Gramixel

Molecular weight

257.16 g/mol

Data source

Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI

Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.

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