Octachloronaphthalene |
Synonyms & Trade Names Halowax® 1051; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octachloronaphthalene; Perchloronaphthalene |
CAS No. 2234-13-1 |
RTECS No. QK0250000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaC10Cl8 |
Conversion |
IDLH See Appendix F
See: 2234131 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 ST 0.3 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH S97 (II-2)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Waxy, pale-yellow solid with an aromatic odor. |
MW: 403.7 |
BP: 770°F |
MLT: 365°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: <1 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 2.00 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms Acne-form dermatitis; liver damage, jaundice |
Target Organs Skin, liver |
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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
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First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations (See Appendix F)
NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1 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 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: 1059 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0169 |
