PCB 1254; polychlorobiphenyl; Chlorodiphenyl (42% chlorine)
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
Skull and Crossbones
Exclamation Mark
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 |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H350 |
May cause cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H360 |
May damage fertility or the unborn child | Reproductive toxicity |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing 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. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
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/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
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. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 0.5 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH REL | 1E-3 mg-m3 |
| NIOSH IDLH | 5 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Colorless to pale-yellow, viscous liquid or solid (below 50°F) with a mild, hydrocarbon odor.
| Boiling Point | 689-734°F |
| Flash Point | >286°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.00006 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.3-1.8 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
1
2
0
Health
Fire
Reactivity
Target Organs
eye and throat irritation, liver and CNS damage
Synonyms
Aroclor1254; PCB; polychlorinated biphenyl
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 40470
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
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