Octachloronaphthalene
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CAS
2234-13-1
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C10Cl8
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RTECS
QK0250000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
Halowax® 1051; 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8-Octachloronaphthalene; Perchloronaphthalene
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DOT ID & Guide
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 ST 0.3 mg/m3 [skin]
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OSHA PEL†: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin]
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IDLH
Unknown
See: 2234131
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Conversion
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Physical Description
Waxy, pale-yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
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MW: 403.7
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BP: 770°F
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MLT: 365°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: 2.00
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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 S97 (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: Water flush immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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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. 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
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
Acne-form dermatitis; liver damage, jaundice
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Target Organs
Skin, liver
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 1059 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0169
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