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Chemical Sampling Information
Octachloronaphthalene
 Field Definitions
 Analytical Methods
 Health Guidelines
General Description

NAME: Octachloronaphthalene

SYNONYM(s): Halowax 1051

IMIS: 1955

CAS: 2234-13-1

NIOSH: RTECS QK0250000

DESCRIPTION:

Pale yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
MW: 404
BP: approx. 770 F
VP: 11 mm
MP: 365 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA; 0.3 mg/m3 STEL (Skin)

NIOSH REL: 0.1 mg/m3 TWA, 0.3 mg/m3 (Skin)

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Acneform dermatitis; liver damage, jaundice

ORGAN: Skin, liver

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
ANL SOLVENT: Hexane
MAX V: 30 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-97)
SAE: 0.11
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.


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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