Chlorinated diphenyl oxide

Synonyms & Trade Names
CAS No.
RTECS No.
DOT ID & Guide
Formula
C₁₂H₁₀-nClnO
Conversion
IDLH
5 mg/m3
See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
TWA 0.5 mg/m3
OSHA PEL
TWA 0.5 mg/m3
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 5025
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods
Physical Description
Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific compound.
Molecular Weight
Properties vary depending upon the specific compound.
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers
Exposure Routes
inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
Acne-form dermatitis, liver damage
Target Organs
Skin, liver
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 promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 5 mg/m3:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus 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 and acid gas canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

See also
INTRODUCTION   MEDICAL TESTS: 0043
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019