International Chemical Safety Cards
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TRICHLORONAPHTHALENE
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ICSC: 0962
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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS TO YELLOW SOLID IN VARIOUS FORMS
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
PHYSICAL DANGERS:
CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes
on burning
producing toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride, phosgene.
Reacts with strong oxidants
causing fire hazard.
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS (OELs):
TLV: ppm; 5 mg/m3 (as TWA) (skin) (ACGIH 1996).
MAK: ppm; 5 mg/m3 (skin) (ACGIH 1995).
OSHA PEL: TWA 5 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH REL: TWA 5 mg/m3 skin
NIOSH IDLH: Unknown
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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 nuisance-causing concentration of airborne particles can, however, be reached quickly when dispersed.
EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance
irritates the eyes and the skin.
EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
The substance may have effects on the liver
, resulting in liver impairment.
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PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
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Boiling point: 304-354°C
Melting point: 93°C
Density: 1.58
Solubility in water: none
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Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: <133
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 8
Flash point: 200°C o.c.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
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This substance may be hazardous to the environment; special attention should be given to crustacea.
In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in fish.
It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment because it persists in the environment.
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NOTES
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Halowax, Nibren wax and seekay wax are trade names.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61G12c
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 0962
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TRICHLORONAPHTHALENE
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© IPCS, CEC, 1993
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