Toxaphene
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
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Health Hazard
Environment
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H311 |
Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H316 |
Causes mild skin irritation | Skin corrosion/irritation |
H331 |
Toxic if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H335 |
May cause respiratory irritation | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure; Respiratory tract irritation |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H370 |
Causes damage to organs | Specific target organ toxicity, single exposure |
H373 |
May 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+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
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. |
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 IDLH | 200 mg-m3 |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor.
| Boiling Point | decomposes |
| Flash Point | 84°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 0.4 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.65 |
Synonyms
toxaphene; chlorocamphene; octachlorocamphene; polychlorocamphene
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 5284469
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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