Naphthalene, hexachloro-
RTECS #
QJ7350000
CAS #
Updated
December 2013
Molecular Weight
334.82
Molecular Formula
C10H2Cl6
Synonyms
Halowax 1014
Hexachlornaftalen (Czech)
Hexachloronaphthalene
Hexachloronaphthalene (ACGIH:OSHA)
Hexachlornaftalen (Czech)
Hexachloronaphthalene
Hexachloronaphthalene (ACGIH:OSHA)
Other Multiple Dose Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral/domestic animal | lowest published toxic dose: 25600 µg/kg/10D- intermittent | Eye: Lacrimation Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Skin: After systemic exposure: Dermatitis, other | VEMEAR 48,135,1953 |
| oral/rat | lowest published toxic dose: 13500 mg/kg/90D- continuous | Liver: Other changes Liver: Changes in liver weight Kidney, Ureter, and Bladder: Changes in kidney weight | VCVGK* -,78,1994 |
| oral/rat | lowest published toxic dose: 7 mg/kg/7D- intermittent | Behavioral: Alteration of classical conditioning Nutritional and Gross Metabolic: Weight loss or decreased weight gain | NRTXDN 33,361,2012 |
| oral/rat | lowest published toxic dose: 8.4 mg/kg/28D- intermittent | Behavioral: Alteration of classical conditioning | NRTXDN 33,361,2012 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
| TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | AVSCB8 13,101,1969 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | DTLVS* 3,125,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ARAB Republic of Egypt | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 0.2 mg/m3;KZW 0.4 mg/m3, inhal, skin, 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, Skin, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, skin, MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 0.2 mg/m3, Skin, FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, skin, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, skin, 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin), 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, skin, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 0,2 mg/m3, JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 0.5 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 1.5 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.2 mg/m3, inhal, skin, JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 0.2 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE PHILIPPINES | time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3, Skin, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO HEXACHLORONAPHTHALENE-air | 10H time-weighted average 0.2 mg/m3 (Sk) | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
| National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code B0100; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 52; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 520; Total Number of Female Employees Exposed 52 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA 8(a) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION, FINAL RULE | FEREAC 47,26992,82 |
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
| EPA TSCA Section 8(d) unpublished health/safety studies | |
| EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health