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Tetrachloronaphthalene

Synonyms & Trade Names
Halowax®, Nibren wax, Seekay wax
CAS No.
1335-88-2
RTECS No.
QK3700000
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C10H4Cl4
Conversion
IDLH
See Appendix F
See: 1335882
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
: TWA 2 mg/m3 [skin]
OSHA PEL
: TWA 2 mg/m3 [skin]
Measurement Methods

NIOSH S130 (II-2)
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Colorless to pale-yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
MW:
265.9
BP:
599-680°F		 MLT: 360°F
Sol:
Insoluble
VP:
<1 mmHg
IP:
?
Sp.Gr:
1.59-1.65		 Fl.P(oc): 410°F
UEL:
?
LEL:
?
Combustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
Acne-form dermatitis; headache, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), anorexia, dizziness; jaundice, liver injury
Target Organs
Liver, skin, central nervous system
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

(See Appendix F)
NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 20 mg/m3:
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece
(APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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

See also: INTRODUCTION   See ICSC CARD: 1387   See MEDICAL TESTS: 0223
 

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