International Chemical Safety Cards

PENTACHLORONAPHTHALENE ICSC: 0935
PENTACHLORONAPHTHALENE
C10H3Cl5
Molecular mass: 300.4
CAS # 1321-64-8
RTECS # QK0300000
ICSC # 0935
EC # 602-041-00-5
TYPES OF
HAZARD/
EXPOSURE 		ACUTE HAZARDS/
SYMPTOMS 		PREVENTION FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: all extinguishing agents allowed.
EXPLOSION


 
EXPOSURE
PREVENT DISPERSION OF DUST!

INHALATION
Local exhaust or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest.
SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield, or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
INGESTION
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Rinse mouth. Refer for medical attention.
SPILLAGE DISPOSAL STORAGE PACKAGING & LABELLING
Sweep spilled substance into sealable containers; if appropriate, moisten first to prevent dusting. Carefully collect remainder, then remove to safe place (extra personal protection: P2 filter respirator for harmful particles).
Separated from strong oxidants.

Xn symbol
N symbol
R: 21/22-36/38-50/53
S: (2-)35-60-61
Note: C
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ICSC: 0935 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS CEC 1993

International Chemical Safety Cards

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
PALE YELLOW OR WHITE SOLID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:


CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating or on burning producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong oxidants, causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV (as TWA): ppm; 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1995-1996).


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
Evaporation at 20°C is negligible; a harmful concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance irritates the eyes and the skin.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis (chloracne). The substance may have effects on the liver , resulting in jaundice and sometimes death.
PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES
 Boiling point: 327-371°C
Melting point: 120°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
 Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <133 (less than 1 mmHg)
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 10.4
ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA
N O T E S
Halowax 1013 is a trade name.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


ICSC: 0935 PENTACHLORONAPHTHALENE
© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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