Substance profile
Spirodiclofen
Spirodiclofen is a white powder with a no characteristic odor.
01 · Identification
What Spirodiclofen is
Spirodiclofen is a white powder with a no characteristic odor. It melts at 94.8 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.
Other names for Spirodiclofen
- spirodiclofen (ISO)
- 3-(2,4-dichlorophenyl)-2-oxo-1-oxaspiro[4.5]dec-3-en-4-yl 2,2-dimethylbutyrate
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 |
|---|---|
| H350 | May cause cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H361f | Suspected of damaging fertility. |
| H373 | May cause damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>. |
| H317 | May cause an allergic skin reaction. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P201, P260, P261, P270, P272, P273, P280, P308, P313, P314, P333, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Spirodiclofen 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 | 94.8 °C (202.6 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.29 g/cm³ | HSDB | |
| Solubility | In water, 50 (pH 4); 190 (pH 7); both in ug/L at 20 °C | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Vapor pressure | 5.25e-9 mmHg | at 25 °C | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Source notes
Further notes on Spirodiclofen
These are descriptions rather than measured values, so they are kept out of the table above and quoted here with the source that reported them.
Solubility
In n-heptane 20, polyethylene glycol 24, n-octanol 44, isopropanol 47, DMSO 75, acetone, dichlormethane, ethyl acetate, acetonitrile and xylene >250 (all in g/L, 20 °C)
Source: HSDB
05 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Spirodiclofen
Storage conditions
Do not allow product or containers to freeze. 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 reach of children, preferably in a locked storage area. /Envidor 2 SC Miticide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
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