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Product Name: Decoquinate
Chemical Name: 6-Decoxy-7-ethoxy-4-hydroxyquinoline-3-carboxylate
Synonyms: Deccox
CAS Number: 18507-89-6
Recommended Use: Coccidiostat for veterinary use in animal feed
Manufacturer: Consult product supplier or packaging
Emergency Phone: Refer to product-specific packaging
Contact Information: Refer to label or supplier documentation
Classification: Not classified as hazardous under GHS (Globally Harmonized System)
Physical Hazards: May form combustible dust concentrations in air
Health Hazards: Inhalation or skin contact through prolonged exposure may cause mild irritation
Eye Hazards: Slight irritation possible on direct contact
Environmental Hazards: Harmful to aquatic life with long-lasting effects
Label Elements: No official GHS symbols required; precautionary statements recommended
Other Hazards: Dust may aggravate respiratory conditions in sensitive individuals
Active Ingredient: Decoquinate
Chemical Formula: C24H35NO5
Content: 96%–99% Decoquinate (technical grade)
Impurities: Minor by-products less than 1% (unidentified)
Other Components: Products for feed premix may include inert carriers or anticaking agents (in proportions below 5%)
Inhalation: Move to fresh air, consult healthcare professional if symptoms appear
Skin Contact: Wash area thoroughly with soap and water, remove contaminated clothing, seek medical advice if irritation develops
Eye Contact: Rinse gently for several minutes with clean water, remove contact lenses, continue rinsing, seek medical attention if symptoms persist
Ingestion: Rinse mouth with water, do not induce vomiting, consult physician if large amount consumed or adverse reactions develop
Suitable Extinguishing Media: Use water spray, dry powder, foam, or carbon dioxide
Specific Hazards: Fine dust may pose risk of explosive dust-air mixture
Special Protective Equipment: Firefighters should wear self-contained breathing apparatus and protective clothing
Hazardous Combustion Products: Oxides of carbon, nitrogen oxides, and other potentially toxic fumes
Additional Advice: Remove product from the fire area if safe, use cool water spray to keep containers cool
Personal Precautions: Avoid dust formation, ventilate closed areas, use personal protective equipment
Environmental Precautions: Prevent entry into surface water, drains, or soil
Methods for Clean-up: Avoid dry sweeping, gently collect material with vacuum equipped with HEPA filter or damp sweeping, place waste in labeled sealed containers
Disposal: Dispose of spill materials as hazardous waste according to local regulations
Safe Handling: Handle in well-ventilated areas, minimize dust generation and accumulation, avoid contact with skin, eyes, and clothing
Storage Conditions: Store in tightly closed containers, away from heat and incompatible materials such as strong oxidizers
Temperature Requirements: Keep in a cool, dry place (room temperature), avoid exposure to elevated temperatures or direct sunlight
Storage Compatibility: Keep separate from food, beverages, and animal feed not intended for coccidiostat use
Other Instructions: Use only as intended for animal feed applications, restrict access to trained personnel
Exposure Limits: No occupational exposure limits established for Decoquinate
Engineering Controls: Local exhaust ventilation, general mechanical ventilation to control dust
Personal Protection Equipment:
– Respiratory Protection: Approved dust mask or respirator for dusty conditions
– Skin Protection: Chemical-resistant gloves, lab coat or coveralls
– Eye Protection: Safety glasses or chemical splash goggles
– Hygiene Practices: Wash hands thoroughly after handling, do not eat, drink, or smoke during product use
Appearance: White to pale yellow crystalline powder
Odor: Odorless
pH: Not applicable (insoluble in water)
Melting Point: Approximately 223°C–226°C
Boiling Point: Decomposes at high temperature
Flash Point: Not determined
Explosive Limits: Dust may create explosive mixture with air
Solubility: Practically insoluble in water, soluble in organic solvents (acetone, chloroform)
Vapor Pressure: Negligible at ambient temperature
Density: About 1.2 g/cm³
Partition Coefficient (log Kow): 5.24
Other Data: Stable under recommended storage conditions, forms dust easily
Chemical Stability: Stable at normal temperatures and recommended storage conditions
Reactivity: Non-reactive under normal use
Conditions to Avoid: Avoid generation of dust, sparks, open flames, and exposure to strong oxidizers
Incompatible Materials: Strong acids, strong bases, oxidizing agents
Hazardous Decomposition Products: Thermal decomposition may yield carbon oxides, nitrogen oxides, and potentially irritating organic fumes
Polymerization: Will not occur under proper use and storage
Acute Toxicity: Oral LD50 in rats above 8,000 mg/kg; low toxicity by oral route
Skin Irritation: Not a skin irritant under typical handling; lengthy exposure may cause mild irritation
Eye Contact: May cause slight, temporary irritation
Inhalation: Dust may trigger respiratory discomfort in sensitive individuals
Chronic Effects: No data demonstrating carcinogenic, mutagenic, or reproductive toxicity
Allergic Reactions: Not a known sensitizer
Other Data: No significant health effects observed at normal levels of occupational exposure
Ecotoxicity: Harmful to aquatic organisms at elevated concentrations; low water solubility limits exposure potential
Persistence and Degradability: May persist in soil and sediment, slow degradation expected in the environment
Bioaccumulation Potential: Possible bioaccumulation in the aquatic environment due to high log Kow
Mobility in Soil: Low mobility, strongly adsorbed to soil particles
Other Adverse Effects: Aquatic toxicity relates primarily to zebrafish and crustaceans at high exposure; risk for terrestrial species is limited given prudent use in agriculture
Waste Disposal Methods: Dispose in accordance with local, regional, and national regulations; incineration preferred for large quantities
Contaminated Packaging: Dispose of as hazardous waste; decontaminate prior to recycling where permitted
Special Precautions: Avoid release to the environment; keep waste out of waterways and open ground
Advice: Reuse or recycle containers if safe; prevent accumulation of dust during disposal
UN Number: Not assigned
UN Proper Shipping Name: Not regulated as hazardous for transport
Transport Hazard Class: Not classified
Packaging Group: Not assigned
Environmental Hazards: Not a marine pollutant per DOT/IATA/IMDG
Special Precautions for Transport: Protect from moisture, use strong, sealed containers, avoid physical damage during loading/unloading
Other Data: Mark containers with proper labels as required by national and international laws
US TSCA: Registered
EU REACH: Exempt for animal nutritional use
OSHA: Not regulated as hazardous
SARA Title III: Not listed
Canadian DSL/NDSL: Present
Australia AICS: Present
Other Local Regulation: Complies with food additive and veterinary coccidiostat regulations where registered
Labeling Recommendations: Ensure labels comply with relevant country requirements for animal pharmaceutical and feed safety
