Substance profile
Pyridaben
Pyridaben is colorless crystals and is odorless.
01 · Identification
What Pyridaben is
Pyridaben is colorless crystals and is odorless. It melts at 112 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Pyridaben
- pyridaben (ISO)
- 2-tert-butyl-5-(4-tert-butylbenzylthio)-4-chloropyridazin-3(2H)-one
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.
| Code | Hazard statement |
|---|---|
| H331 | Toxic if inhaled. |
| H301 | Toxic if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P260, P270, P271, P273, P301, P304, P310, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Pyridaben 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 | 111.5 °C (232.7 °F) | range, midpoint shown | HSDB |
| Density | 1.2 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In organic solvents (g/l @ 20 °C): acetone 460, ethanol 57, hexane 10, benzene 110, xylene 390, cyclohexane 320, n-octanol 63. | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| In water, 0.012 mg/l @ 24 °C | at 24 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.00000118 mmHg | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| 0.00000118 mmHg | Haz-Map |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Pyridaben
Storage conditions
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not contaminate water, food, or feed with storage or disposal. /BASF Pyridaben Manf Use Prod/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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