Naphthalene, pentachloro-
RTECS #
QK0300000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
300.38
Molecular Formula
C10H3Cl5
Synonyms
Halowax 1013
Pentachloronaphthalene
Pentachloronaphthalene (ACGIH:OSHA)
Pentachloronaphthalene
Pentachloronaphthalene (ACGIH:OSHA)
Other Multiple Dose Data and References
| Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral/domestic animal | lowest published toxic dose: 22 mg/kg/10D- intermittent | Eye: Lacrimation Behavioral: Somnolence (general depressed activity) Skin: After systemic exposure: Dermatitis, other | VEMEAR 48,135,1953 |
Reviews
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
Standards and Regulations
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) STANDARD-air | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | DTLVS* 3,198,1971 |
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN ARGENTINA, BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN check ACGIH TLV; | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit IN SINGAPORE, VIETNAM check ACGIH TLV | ||
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRALIA | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, JUL2008 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-AUSTRIA | MAK-TMW 0.5 mg/m3;KZW 2.5 mg/m3, inhal, skin, 2007 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-BELGIUM | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, Skin, MAR2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-DENMARK | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, skin, MAY2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-FRANCE | VME 0.5 mg/m3, FEB2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-HUNGARY | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, short term exposure limit 2 mg/m3, Skin, SEP2000 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-ICELAND | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, skin, NOV2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-KOREA | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, 2006 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-MEXICO | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3;short term exposure limit 2 mg/m3, 2004 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NEW ZEALAND | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, JAN2002 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-NORWAY | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-PERU | time-weighted average 0,5 mg/m3, JUL2005 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-POLAND | MAC(time-weighted average) 0.5 mg/m3, MAC(short term exposure limit) 1.5 mg/m3, JAN1999 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-SWITZERLAND | MAK-week 0.5 mg/m3, inhal, skin, JAN2011 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-THE NETHERLANDS | MAC-TGG 0.5 mg/m3, 2003 | |
| Occupational Exposure Limit-TURKEY | time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3, Skin, JAN1993 | |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Construction) | 8H time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Federal Contractors) | 8H time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (General Industry) | 8H time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994 |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Permissible Exposure Limit (Shipyards) | 8H time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (skin) | CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993 |
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
| Organization | Standard | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO PENTACHLORONAPHTHALENE-air | 10H time-weighted average 0.5 mg/m3 (Sk) | NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992 |
Status in Federal Agencies
| Organization | Reference |
|---|---|
| EPA TSCA 8(a) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION, FINAL RULE | FEREAC 47,26992,82 |
| EPA TSCA Section 8(b) CHEMICAL INVENTORY | |
| EPA TSCA Section 8(d) unpublished health/safety studies | |
| EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, JANUARY 2001 |
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health