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Reference data from EU CLP Annex VI and published regulations — verify against your supplier's SDS before use.

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Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H11ClO3.

CAS 16484-77-8 C10H11ClO3 214.64 g/mol Danger

01 · Identification

What Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts is

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts is a chemical substance with the molecular formula C10H11ClO3. Its molecular formula is C10H11ClO3 and its molecular weight is 214.64 g/mol.

Under the GHS it carries the signal word Danger.

02 · Identifiers

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts identifiers and molecular data

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts CAS number and EC number

CAS number16484-77-8
EC number240-539-0
Index number (CLP Annex VI)607-434-00-5

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts molecular formula and molecular weight

Molecular formulaC10H11ClO3
Molecular weight214.64 g/mol

Other names for Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts

  • (R)-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid and its salts

03 · GHS classification

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts hazard classification

Harmonised classification under CLP Annex VI. This is the legally binding classification in the EU; other jurisdictions may differ.

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts pictograms and signal word

Signal wordDanger

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts hazard class and category

GHS hazard classes Mecoprop-P [1] and its… falls into
Hazard class Category From code Pictogram
Acute toxicity - oral GHS chapter 3.1 Category 4 H302 GHS07
Serious eye damage/eye irritation GHS chapter 3.3 Category 1 H318 GHS05
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - acute GHS chapter 4.1 Category 1 H400 GHS09
Hazardous to the aquatic environment - chronic GHS chapter 4.1 Category 1 H410 GHS09

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts hazard statements (H-codes)

Hazard statements assigned to Mecoprop-P [1] and its…
CodeHazard statement
H302 Harmful if swallowed.
H318 Causes serious eye damage.
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life.
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

This page lists only the codes assigned to Mecoprop-P [1] and its…. The full reference lives on the hazard statements hub, the precautionary statements hub and the GHS pictograms hub.

Safety Data Sheet

Getting an SDS for Mecoprop-P [1] and its…

A Safety Data Sheet is written for a product, not for a substance: the supplier of the grade you actually buy issues it, so two suppliers of Mecoprop-P [1] and… issue two different sheets. That is why there is no single authoritative SDS for a substance to download — what there is, is the job of collecting the sheets for the products you hold and keeping them current as suppliers revise them.

04 · Precautionary statements

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts precautionary statements

CLP Annex VI assigns 11 precautionary statements to Mecoprop-P [1] and its…. They are grouped the way a label groups them: what to do before handling, what to do when something has already happened, how to store it and how to dispose of it.

Disposal

What has to happen to the contents and the empty container.

Reading the notation. is a blank the supplier fills in — not a truncated sentence.· [square brackets] mark a part printed only when it applies.

05 · Names in the regulation

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts name in 23 EU languages

CLP Annex VI Part 3 is published in every language edition of the regulation, and the identification column is written out in each of them. Nothing below is translated by us: each line is the name as that edition prints it. Under Art. 18(2) the substance name from Annex VI is a lawful product identifier, so this is the wording to put on a label going to that market — and where the cell lists several designations, any one of them qualifies.

Language Name in CLP Annex VI Part 3
Bulgarian български мекопроп-P (ISO) [1] и неговите соли; ( R )-2-(2-метил-4-хлорофенокси)пропионова киселина [1] и нейните соли Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Spanish español Mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] y sus sales; ácido ( R )-2-(4-cloro-2-metilfenoxi)propiónico [1] y sus sales Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Czech čeština mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] a jeho soli; ( R )-2-(4-chlor-2-methylfenoxy)propanová kyselina [1] a její soli Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Danish dansk mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] og salte heraf; ( R )-2-(4-chlor-2-methylphenoxy)propionsyre [1] og salte heraf Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
German Deutsch Mecoprop- P (ISO) [1] und seine Salze; ( R )-2-(4-Chlor-2-methylphenoxy)propionsäure [1] und ihre Salze Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Estonian eesti mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] ja selle soolad; ( R )-2-(4-kloro-2-metüülfenoksü)propioonhape [1] ja selle soolad Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Greek ελληνικά mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] και τα άλατά του· ( R )-2-(4-χλωρο-2-μεθυλοφαινοξυ)προπιονικό οξύ [1] και τα άλατά του· Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
English English mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] and its salts; ( R )-2-(4-chloro-2-methylphenoxy)propionic acid [1] and its salts Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
French français mécoprop-P (ISO) [1] et ses sels; acide ( R )-2-(4-chloro-2-méthylphénoxy)propionique [1] et ses sels; Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Croatian hrvatski mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] i njegove soli; ( R )-2-(4-kloro-2-metilfenoksi)propionska kiselina [1] i njezine soli Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Italian italiano mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] e suoi sali; ( R )-2-(4-cloro-2-metilfenossi) acido propionico [1] e suoi sali Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Latvian latviešu mekoprops-P [1] un tā sāļi; ( R )-2-(4-hlor-2-metilfenoksi)propionskābe [1] un tās sāļi Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Lithuanian lietuvių mekopropas-P (ISO) [1] ir jo druskos; ( R )-2-(4-chlor-2-metilfenoksi)propiono rūgštis [1] ir jos druskos Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Hungarian magyar mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] és sói; ( R )-2-(4-klór-2-metilfenoxi)propionsav [1] és sói Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Maltese Malti mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] u l-imlieħ tiegħu; aċidu ( R )-2-(4-kloro-2-metilfenossi)propjoniku [1] u l-imlieħ tiegħu Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Dutch Nederlands mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] en zouten daarvan; ( R )-2-(4-chloor-2-methylfenoxy)propionzuur [1] en zouten daarvan Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Polish polski mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] i jego sole; kwas ( R )-2-(4-chloro-2-metylofenoksy)propionowy [1] i jego sole; Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Portuguese português mecoprope-P (ISO) [1] e sais de mecoprope-P; ácido ( R )-2-(4-cloro-2-metilfenoxi)propiónico [1] e sais deste ácido Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Romanian română mecoprop-P (ISO) [1] și sărurile acestuia; acidul ( R )-2-(4-cloro-2-metilfenoxi)propionic [1] și sărurile acestuia Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Slovak slovenčina mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] a jeho soli, ( R )-2-kyselina (4-chlór-2-metylfenoxy)propiónová [1] a jej soli Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Slovenian slovenščina mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] in njegove soli; ( R )-2-(4-kloro-2-metilfenoksi)propionska kislina [1] in njene soli; Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Finnish suomi mekokroppi-P (ISO) [1] ja sen suolat; ( R )-2-(4-kloori-2-metyylifenoksi)propionihappo ja sen suolat Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.
Swedish svenska mekoprop-P (ISO) [1] och dess salter; ( R )-2-(4-klor-2-metylfenoxi)propionsyra [1] och dess salter Annex VI writes this entry as a name plus a qualifier that cannot be separated from it mechanically, so the cell is reproduced exactly as the regulation prints it rather than split into names that would each be wrong on their own.

All 23 language editions of Annex VI carry this entry. Irish is the twenty-fourth official EU language and has no line here for a different reason: no consolidated CLP text has ever been published in Irish, so there is no Irish edition of Annex VI to quote a name from. Where a cell is shown exactly as printed, the note beside it says why. Source: consolidated CLP, CELEX 02008R1272, language editions. © European Union, https://eur-lex.europa.eu — only the electronic Official Journal of the European Union is authentic.

06 · Label elements

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts GHS label elements

Everything CLP Annex VI fixes for Mecoprop-P [1] and its…, laid out the way it appears on a label. The greyed lines are the parts only the supplier can fill in.

GHS07 Exclamation mark pictogramGHS05 Corrosion pictogramGHS09 Environment pictogram

Danger

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts

  • Harmful if swallowed.
  • Causes serious eye damage.
  • Very toxic to aquatic life.
  • Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
  • Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
  • Avoid release to the environment.
  • Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/
  • IF SWALLOWED:
  • IF IN EYES:
  • Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor/
  • Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ if you feel unwell.
  • Rinse mouth.
  • Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.
  • Collect spillage.
  • Dispose of contents/container to

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07 · Health hazards

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts health hazards and exposure limits

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts hazard summary

The potassium salt and dimethylamine salt dissociate to the MCPP-p acid. The mixture of isomers (Mecoprop) and the active isomer (MCPP-p) have similar toxic effects. {Reference #1] See Mecoprop and Mecoprop dimethylamine salt.

Source: Haz-Map, Information on Hazardous Chemicals and Occupational Diseases

08 · Questions

Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts — frequently asked questions

What is the CAS number of Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts?

The CAS number of Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts is 16484-77-8. Its EC number is 240-539-0.

What is the chemical formula of Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts?

The molecular formula of Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts is C10H11ClO3 and its molecular weight is 214.64 g/mol.

What does a Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts label have to show?

Under CLP Annex VI the label for Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts carries the pictograms Exclamation mark, Corrosion and Environment and the signal word is Danger.

Is Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts flammable?

CLP Annex VI assigns Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts no flammability hazard class. That is not a statement that it cannot burn: the harmonised list only records the hazards that were assessed for it.

Is Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts a carcinogen?

CLP Annex VI records no harmonised carcinogenicity classification for Mecoprop-P [1] and its salts. Annex VI is a list of agreed classifications, not a list of substances found safe, so this is an absence of a classification rather than a clean bill of health.

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