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ALDRIN†
| CAS # | 309-00-2 |
|---|---|
| Formula |
C₁₂H₈Cl₆ |
| Synonyms |
1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-1,4,4a,5,8,8a-hexahydro-endo-1,4-exo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; HHDN; octalene; Seedrin; Aldrite; Aldrosol |
| Physical description | Colorless to dark-brown crystalline solid with a mild chemical odor. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiling point | decomposes | Molecular weight | 364.9 |
| Freezing point/melting point | 219°F | Vapor pressure | 0.00008 mmHg |
| Flash point | Vapor density | ||
| Specific gravity | 1.60 | Ionization potential | |
| Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
| NFPA health rating | NFPA fire rating | ||
| NFPA reactivity rating | NFPA special instruction | ||
| Vapor hazard ratio (VHR) | |||
| Historical exceedance percentage | |||
| Target organs | |||
| Analyte code (IMIS no.) | 0125 |
|---|---|
| Sampling group | |
| Sampler/Sampling media | GFF (37 mm Gelman Type A/E) and bubbler & 15 mL (isooctane) [AP4003705] |
| Sampling time* | |
| Sampling volume (TWA)* | 18-240 L |
| Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.2-1 L/min |
| Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* | |
| Analytical method instruments | GC-ECD |
| Method reference | OSHA Modified NIOSH 5502 (fully validated) |
| Notes | Transfer bubbler solutions and filters in scintillation vials; pack carefully. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
0.25 mg/m³ |
REL-TWA | TLV-TWA | PEL-TWA |
0.25 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 |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
| Notes: |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION (LOQ 0.15 mg/m³). See Appendix A. |
Notes:
Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data |
Notes: | ||||
| Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH |
25 mg/m³ |
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| Carcinogenic classifications: EPA-B2, IARC-3, 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 - Aldrin mixture, dry NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Aldrin Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 03/26/2024