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Chemical Sampling Information
Hexachloronaphthalene
 Field Definitions
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General Description

NAME: Hexachloronaphthalene

SYNONYM(s): Halowax 1014

IMIS: 1373

CAS: 1335-87-1

NIOSH: RTECS QJ7350000; 50712

DESCRIPTION:

Light-yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
MW: 335
BP: 650 to 730 F
VP: <1 mm
MP: 279 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.2 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

NIOSH REL: 0.2 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Acneform dermatitis; nausea; confusion; jaundice; coma

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative liver damage/Chloracne (HE3)

ORGAN: Liver, skin

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
MAX V: 30 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 1 (NIOSH S-100)
SAE: 0.10
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Submit as a separate sample.


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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