Chlorinated diphenyl oxide

Synonyms & Trade Names

CAS No.

RTECS No.

DOT ID & Guide

Formula

C₁₂H₁₀_-_nCl_nO

Conversion

IDLH

5 mg/m³
See: IDLH INDEX

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL

TWA 0.5 mg/m³

OSHA PEL

TWA 0.5 mg/m³

Measurement Methods

NIOSH 5025
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods

Physical Description

Appearance and odor vary depending upon the specific compound.

Molecular Weight

Properties vary depending upon the specific compound.

Incompatibilities & Reactivities

Strong oxidizers

Exposure Routes

inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact

Symptoms

Acne-form dermatitis, liver damage

Target Organs

Skin, liver

Personal Protection/Sanitation

(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily

First Aid

(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash promptly
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately

Respirator Recommendations

NIOSH/OSHA

Up to 5 mg/m³:
(APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator
(APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece

Emergency or planned entry into unknown concentrations or IDLH conditions:
(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 and acid gas canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter.
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Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus

Important additional information about respirator selection

Chlorinated diphenyl oxide

NIOSH REL

OSHA PEL

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