NAME: Methoxychlor (Total Dust)

SYNONYM(s): 2,2- bis(p-Methoxyphenyl)-1,1,1-trichloroethane; Methoxychlor prior to 9/1/89

IMIS: 1646

CAS: 72-43-5

NIOSH: RTECS KJ3675000; 34075

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless to tan solid with a slight, fruity odor.
MW: 346
BP: Decomposes
VP: Very low
MP: 94 C

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 15 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 15 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 10 mg/m3 TWA; Appendix A4 (Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen)

NIOSH REL: Potential Carcinogen

IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans

SYMPTOM(s): None known in humans; In animals: fasiculation, trembling, convulsions; kidney, liver damage; (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative kidney damage (HE3)

ORGAN: None known

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: Acetonitrile
MAX V: 60 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 1,2 (OSHA In-house file)
CLASS: Partially Validated

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL.