Substance profile
Propoxycarbazone sodium
Propoxycarbazone sodium is a colorless crystalline powder and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Propoxycarbazone sodium is
Propoxycarbazone sodium is a colorless crystalline powder and is odorless. Its molecular formula is C15H17N4NaO7S and its molecular weight is 420.4 g/mol. It melts at 235 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Propoxycarbazone sodium
- propoxycarbazone-sodium
02 · GHS classification
Hazards and label elements
Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Propoxycarbazone sodium properties
Every value is shown with the conditions it was measured under and the source it came from. Where sources disagree, all values are listed rather than one being picked — the difference is usually a different form of the substance, not an error.
| Property | Value | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melting point | 235 °C (455 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.42 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In dichloromethane 1.5, n-heptane, xylene and isopropanol <0.1 (all in g/L, 20 °C) | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In water (g/L, 20 °C): 2.9 (pH 4); 42.0 (pH 7, pH 9) | at 20 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 7.501e-11 mmHg | below this value, at 20 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Propoxycarbazone sodium
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry place and in such a manner as to prevent cross contamination with other pesticides, fertilizers, food, and feed. Store in original container and out of the reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. /Olympus 70% Water Dispersible Granular Herbicide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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