Perchloronaphthalene
C10Cl8
Molecular mass: 403.7
ICSC # 1059
CAS # 2234-13-1
RTECS # QK0250000
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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Exposure
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STRICT HYGIENE!
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•Inhalation
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Local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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MAY BE ABSORBED!
Chloracne.
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Protective gloves.
Protective clothing.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Safety goggles
face shield
or
eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Sweep spilled substance into containers.
Carefully collect remainder,
then remove to safe place.
Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
WAXY
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YELLOW
SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic fumes
including
hydrogen chloride
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Occupational Exposure Limits:
TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 as TWA, 0.3 mg/m3 as STEL; (skin); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); skin absorption (H); (DFG 2004).
OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 ST 0.3 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH IDLH: Unknown See: 2234131
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation,
through the skin
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance may cause effects on the
liver
, resulting in
tissue lesions
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Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The substance may have effects on the
liver
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 440°C
Melting point: 192°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.0
Solubility in water:
none
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Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: <0.13
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.01
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 5.88-6.2
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Environmental
Data
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Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur along the food chain, for example in fish.
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
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N O T E S
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Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1059
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OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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