Label abbreviations descriptions

CHLORINATED CAMPHENE (TOXAPHENE)†

Chemical Identification
CAS # 8001-35-2
Formula

C₁₀H₁₀Cl₈
Synonyms

toxaphene; chlorocamphene; octachlorocamphene; polychlorocamphene

Physical Properties
Physical description Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor.
Boiling point decomposes Molecular weight 413.8
Freezing point/melting point 149-194°F Vapor pressure 0.4 mmHg
Flash point 84°F Vapor density
Specific gravity 1.65 Ionization potential
Lower explosive limit (LEL) 1.1% Upper explosive limit (UEL) 6.4%
NFPA health rating NFPA fire rating
NFPA reactivity rating NFPA special instruction
Vapor hazard ratio (VHR)
Historical exceedance percentage
Target organs

Monitoring Methods Used by OSHA
Analyte code (IMIS no.) 0612
Sampling group
Sampler/Sampling media Mixed cellulose ester filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron (37 mm) and filter spacer with Na₂CO₃ impregnated backup pad, in a 3-piece cassette [SKC 225-9001]
Sampling time*
Sampling volume (TWA)*

2-30 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 NIOSH 5039 (partially validated)
Notes
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.

Bulk/Wipe Method
Wipe Sampler/Sampling media
Bulk Method

On-Site Screening Techniques
Device
Model/Type
Sampling information
(see manufacturer instructions)

Exposure Limits
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
CAL/OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA
(ST) STEL
(C) Ceiling
Peak
PEL-TWA

0.5 mg/m³

 REL-TWA TLV-TWA PEL-TWA

0.5 mg/m³
PEL-STEL REL-STEL TLV-STEL PEL-STEL

1 mg/m³
PEL-C REL-C TLV-C PEL-C
Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y

 Skin notation

Y
Notes:

See 29 CFR 1910.1000 Table Z-1.

 Notes:

CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION (LOQ 0.01 mg/m³). See Appendix A

 Notes:

Visit the ACGIH TLV site for specific data

 Notes:
Health factors:  See NIH-NLM PubChem. IDLH

200 mg/m³
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-2B, NIOSH-Ca, NTP-R, TLV-A3 Notes:

Ca
AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:

Additional Resources and Literature References

Last Updated Date : 04/17/2024