Hexachloronaphthalene
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CAS
1335-87-1
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C10H2Cl6
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RTECS
QJ7350000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Halowax® 1014
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 [skin]
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OSHA PEL: TWA 0.2 mg/m3 [skin]
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IDLH
2 mg/m3
See: 1335871
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Conversion
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Physical Description
White to light-yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
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MW: 334.9
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BP: 650-730°F
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MLT: 279°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: <1 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.78
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Fl.P: NA
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UEL: NA
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LEL: NA
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Noncombustible Solid
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH S100 (II-2)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection)
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: Soap wash promptly
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH/OSHA
Up to 2 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/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Acne-form dermatitis, nausea, confusion, jaundice, coma
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Target Organs
Skin, liver
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See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0997
See MEDICAL TESTS: 0113
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