Substance profile
Thiobencarb
Thiobencarb is a clear, colorless liquid with a slight aromatic odor.
01 · Identification
What Thiobencarb is
Thiobencarb is a clear, colorless liquid with a slight aromatic odor. It melts at 3.3 °C.
Under the GHS it carries the signal word Warning.
Other names for Thiobencarb
- thiobencarb (ISO)
- S-4-chlorobenzyl diethylthiocarbamate
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 |
|---|---|
| H302 | Harmful if swallowed. |
| H400 | Very toxic to aquatic life. |
| H410 | Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects. |
Precautionary statements: P270, P273, P301, P312, P330, P391, P501
03 · Physical and chemical properties
Thiobencarb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 127.5 °C (261.5 °F) | range, midpoint shown, at 0.008 mmHg (reduced pressure) | HSDB |
| Melting point | 3.3 °C (37.9 °F) | HSDB | |
| Density | 1.67 g/cm³ | at 20 °C | HSDB |
| Solubility | In water, 30.0 mg/L at 22 °C | at 22 °C | HSDB |
| In water, 28.0 mg/L at 25 °C | at 25 °C | HSDB | |
| Vapor pressure | 0.000018 mmHg | at 23 °C | HSDB |
| 0.000022 mmHg | Haz-Map | ||
| Corrosivity | Relatively noncorrosive | HSDB |
Values compiled from PubChem Laboratory Chemical Safety Summary. Temperatures converted to Fahrenheit for reference.
04 · Handling and storage
Storing and handling Thiobencarb
Storage conditions
Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage ... Keep pesticide in original container. Do not put concentrate or dilute into food or drink containers. Store in cool, dry place. Protect from excessive heat. /Bolero 8 EC Herbicide/
Source: Hazardous Substances Data Bank (HSDB)
Reactivity
THIOBENCARB is a thiocarbamate. Flammable gases are generated by the combination of thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates with aldehydes, nitrides, and hydrides. Thiocarbamates and dithiocarbamates are incompatible with acids, peroxides, and acid halides.
Source: CAMEO Chemicals
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