Chlorinated diphenyl oxide |
Synonyms & Trade Names Synonyms depend on the degree of chlorination of diphenyl oxide [(C6H5)2O], ranging from monochlorodiphenyl oxide [(C6H4Cl)O(C6H5)] to decachlorodiphenyl oxide [(C6Cl5)O(C6Cl5)]. |
CAS No. |
RTECS No. |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC12H10-nClnO |
Conversion |
IDLH 5 mg/m3
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5025
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific compound. |
| Properties vary depending upon the specific compound. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Acne-form dermatitis, liver damage |
Target Organs Skin, liver |
|
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
|
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor and acid gas canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters.
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0043 |
