1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-endo-1,4-endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; endrin

CAS 72-20-8 C₁₂H₈Cl₆O MW 380.9000 Danger
Skull and Crossbones Skull and Crossbones
Health Hazard Health Hazard
Environment Environment
Emergency: 911 | Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222

Hazard Statements

CodeStatementHazard Class
H300 Fatal if swallowed Acute toxicity, oral
H310 Fatal in contact with skin Acute toxicity, dermal
H370 Causes damage to organs Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure
H400 Very toxic to aquatic life Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard
H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard

Precautionary Statements

CodeStatement
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray.
P262 Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing.
P264 Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P301+P316 IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/...
P308+P316 IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately.
P316 Get emergency medical help immediately.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P321 Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)).
P330 Rinse mouth.
P361+P364 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to ...

Exposure Limits

OSHA PEL0.1 mg-m3
NIOSH REL0.1 mg-m3
NIOSH IDLH2 mg-m3
Skin NotationYes — can be absorbed through skin

Physical Properties

Colorless to tan, crystalline solid with a mild, chemical odor.

Boiling Point245°C (decomposes)
Flash Point80°F (commercial product may contain flammable liquid)
Vapor Pressurelow
Specific Gravity1.7

NFPA 704 Diamond

0
2
0
Health Fire Reactivity

Target Organs

Eyes Nervous System Blood

hemolysis and eye irritation that causes cataracts

Synonyms

1,2,3,4,10,10-hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-1,4-endo,endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; hexadrin

Data Sources

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