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CHLORODIPHENYL, 54% CHLORINE (PCB)†
| CAS # | 11097-69-1 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₆H₃Cl₂C₆H₂Cl₃ (approx) |
| Synonyms |
Aroclor1254; PCB; polychlorinated biphenyl |
| Physical description | Colorless to pale-yellow, viscous liquid or solid (below 50°F) with a mild, hydrocarbon odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | 689-734°F | Molecular weight | 326 (approx) |
| Freezing point/melting point | 50°F | Vapor pressure | 0.00006 mmHg |
| Flash point | >286°F | Vapor density | |
| Specific gravity | 1.3-1.8 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | 2 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
| NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0631 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | OSHA versatile sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 tube (270/140 mg) with GFF enclosed [SKC 226-30-16] |
| Sampling time* | 60 min |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 60 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-ECD |
| Method reference | OSHA PV2088 (partially validated) |
| Notes | 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. |
| Special requirements |
* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
| Wipe Sampler/Sampling media | |
|---|---|
| Bulk Method | Limit the amount of bulk submitted to 1 g or 1 mL. |
| Device | |||||
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| Model/Type | |||||
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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| PEL-TWA |
0.5 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA |
0.001 mg/m³ |
TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
0.5 mg/m³ |
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| PEL-STEL | REL-STEL | TLV-STEL | PEL-STEL | ||||
| PEL-C | REL-C | TLV-C | PEL-C | ||||
| Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
N |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
5 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3 |
Notes:
Ca |
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| AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3: | |||||||
Additional Resources and Literature References
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Chlorodiphenyl (54% chlorine) Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 05/01/2024