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Chemical Sampling Information
Trichloronaphthalene
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General Description

NAME: Trichloronaphthalene

SYNONYM(s): Halowax; Seekay wax; Nibren wax

IMIS: 2483

CAS: 1321-65-9

NIOSH: RTECS QK4025000; 50893

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless to pale yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
MW: 231
BP: 580 to 670 F
VP: <1 mm
MP: 199 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 5 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

NIOSH REL: 5 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Acneform dermatitis; anorexia, nausea; vertigo; jaundice, liver injury

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative liver damage/Chloracne (HE3)

ORGAN: Skin, liver

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60 mesh) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
ANL SOLVENT: Toluene
MAX V: 100 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 2 (OSHA In-House File)
CLASS: Partially Validated


Revision Date: 09/10/1992
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