ICSC 1059 - OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE

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OCTACHLORONAPHTHALENE

ICSC: 1059
_{October 2000}

Perchloronaphthalene

CAS No: 2234-13-1
RTECS No: QK0250000

C₁₀Cl₈
Molecular mass: 403.7

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: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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 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	PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into containers. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place. Personal protection: P3 filter respirator for toxic particles.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE	SAFE STORAGE

IMPORTANT DATA
Physical State; Appearance WAXY, YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. 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 2004). MAK: IIb (not established but data is available); skin absorption (H); (DFG 2004).	Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. 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	ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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	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.

NOTES

Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See section Occupational Exposure Limits.

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