NAME: Chlorinated Camphene
SYNONYM(s):
Toxaphene
IMIS: 0612
CAS: 8001-35-2
NIOSH: RTECS XW5250000; 83409
DOT: NA2761 Poison
DESCRIPTION:
Waxy, amber-colored solid with a mild turpentine-like odor.
MW:
414
BP:
Decomposes
VP:
0.2 to 0.4 mm
MP:
158 to 203 F
INCOM:
Strong oxidizers
Exposure Limits
OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL:
0.5 mg/m3 (Skin)
OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL:
0.5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)
ACGIH TLV:
0.5 mg/m3 TWA; 1 mg/m3 STEL (Skin); Appendix A3 (Confirmed Animal
Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans)
NIOSH REL:
Lowest Fensible Concentration Potential Carcinogen (Skin)
Health Factors
IARC:
Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans (Toxaphene)
SYMPTOM(s):
Nausea; confusion; agitation; tremors, convulsions; unconsciousness;
dry, red skin (carcinogenic)
HEALTH EFFECTS:
Cumulative liver damage (HE3)
ORGAN:
CNS, skin
Monitoring
PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):
MEDIA:
Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V:
15 Liters MAX F:
1.0 L/min (TWA)
MAX V:
15 Liters MAX F:
1.0 L/min (STEL)
ANL 1:
Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF:
1 (NIOSH S-67)
SAE:
0.12
CLASS:
Fully Validated
NOTE:
Collect a sample of the bulk substance and send to the lab in a+ separate mailing container at the time the air samples are + submitted. Indicate on the sample sheet that a bulk sample has been submitted. Do not use tenite filter cassettes. Within one hour after sampling, transfer filter to clean screw-cap bottle.
BULK METHOD:
Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.
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