Chlorinated camphene
Synonyms & Trade Names
Chlorocamphene, Octachlorocamphene, Polychlorocamphene, ToxaphenePhysical Description
Amber, waxy solid with a mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor. [insecticide]Molecular Weight
413.8Boiling Point
DecomposesMelting Point
149-194°FSolubility
0.0003%Vapor Pressure
(77°F): 0.4 mmHgIonization Potential
?Specific Gravity
1.65Flash Point
NAUpper Exposive Limit
NALower Explosive Limit
NAIncompatibilities & Reactivities
Strong oxidizers [Note: Slightly corrosive to metals under moist conditions.]Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contactSymptoms
nausea, confusion, agitation, tremor, convulsions, unconsciousness; dry, red skin; [potential occupational carcinogen]Target Organs
central nervous system, skinCancer Site
[in animals: liver cancer]Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
- Page last reviewed:April 11, 2016
- Page last updated:April 11, 2016
- Content source:
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Education and Information Division