International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 1059

Perchloronaphthalene
C₁₀Cl₈
Molecular mass: 403.7
ICSC # 1059
CAS # 2234-13-1
RTECS # QK0250000
October 03, 2000 Peer reviewed

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID/ FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		STRICT HYGIENE!
•INHALATION		Local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN	MAY BE ABSORBED! Chloracne.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES		Safety goggles, or face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION		Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. (Extra personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles).

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ICSC: 1059

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

International Chemical Safety Cards

OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 1059

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
WAXY , YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic fumes including hydrogen chloride .

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.1 mg/m³ (as TWA); 0.3 mg/m³ (as STEL) (skin) (ACGIH 2000).
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 Appendix F)

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 .

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver .

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 440°C
Melting point: 192°C
Relative density (water = 1): 2.0
Solubility in water:
none

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

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically 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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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ICSC: 1059	OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994

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.