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Chemical Sampling Information
Tetrachloronaphthalene
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General Description

NAME: Tetrachloronaphthalene

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

IMIS: 2350

CAS: 1335-88-2

NIOSH: RTECS QK3700000; 50815

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless to pale yellow solid with an aromatic odor.
MW: 266
BP: 600 to 680 F
VP: <1 mm
MP: 239 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 2 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 2 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 2 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 2 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

Health Factors

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

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative liver damage/Chloracne (HE3)

ORGAN: Liver, skin

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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