1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-Octachloro-2,3,3a,4,7,7a-hexahydro-4,7-methano-1H-indene; Chlordane
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Skull and Crossbones
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Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H302 |
Harmful if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H311 |
Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H315 |
Causes skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H319 |
Causes serious eye irritation | Serious eye damage/eye irritation |
H341 |
Suspected of causing genetic defects | Germ cell mutagenicity |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
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
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
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. |
P264+P265 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. Do not touch eyes. |
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+P317 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get medical help. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P305+P351+P338 |
IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses if present and easy to do - continue rinsing. |
P308+P316 |
IF exposed or concerned: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P332+P317 |
If skin irritation occurs: Get medical help. |
P337+P317 |
If eye irritation persists: Get medical help. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P391 |
Collect spillage. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 100 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Amber-colored, viscous liquid with a pungent, chlorine-like odor.
| Boiling Point | decomposes |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00001 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.56 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
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3
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Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
mucous membrane and lung irritation; in animals, liver and renal necrosis, spleen injury
Synonyms
Chlordan; Chlordano; 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindane
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 11954021
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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