Chlorinated camphene |
Synonyms & Trade Names Chlorocamphene, Octachlorocamphene, Polychlorocamphene, Toxaphene |
CAS No. 8001-35-2 |
RTECS No. XW5250000 |
DOT ID & Guide 2761 151 |
FormulaC10H10Cl8 |
Conversion |
IDLH Ca [200 mg/m3]
See: 8001352 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.5 mg/m3 [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5039
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor. [insecticide] |
MW: 413.8 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 149-194°F |
Sol: 0.0003% |
VP(77°F): 0.4 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.65 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid, but may be dissolved in flammable liquids. |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers [Note: Slightly corrosive to metals under moist conditions.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms nausea, confusion, agitation, tremor, convulsions, unconsciousness; dry, red skin; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs central nervous system, skin |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(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 canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0843
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