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Endrin |
CAS 72-20-8 | ||
C12H8Cl6O |
RTECS IO1575000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names 1,2,3,4,10,10-Hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-1,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro- 1,4-endo,endo-5,8-dimethanonaphthalene; Hexadrin® |
DOT ID & Guide 2761 151 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] | ||
| OSHA PEL: TWA 0.1 mg/m3 [skin] | |||
| IDLH 2 mg/m3 See: 72208 | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Colorless to tan, crystalline solid with a mild, chemical odor. [insecticide] |
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MW: 380.9 |
BP: Decomposes |
MLT: 392°F (Decomposes) |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: Low |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.70 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid, but may be dissolved in flammable liquids. | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Strong oxidizers, strong acids, parathion [Note: May emit hydrogen chloride & phosgene when heated or burned.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 5519 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: Daily Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations NIOSH/OSHA Up to 1 mg/m3: (APF = 10) Any air-purifying half-mask respirator with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N95, R95, or P95 filter. The following filters may also be used: N99, R99, P99, N100, R100, P100. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 10) Any supplied-air respirator Up to 2 mg/m3: (APF = 25) Any supplied-air respirator operated in a continuous-flow mode (APF = 25) Any powered air-purifying respirator with an organic vapor cartridge in combination with a high-efficiency particulate filter. (APF = 50) Any air-purifying full-facepiece respirator equipped with organic vapor cartridge(s) in combination with an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (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. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters. (APF = 50) Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full facepiece (APF = 50) Any supplied-air respirator 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 canister having an N100, R100, or P100 filter. Click here for information on selection of N, R, or P filters./Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Epileptiform convulsions; stupor, headache, dizziness; abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting; insomnia; aggressiveness, confusion; drowsiness, lassitude (weakness, exhaustion); anorexia; in animals: liver damage | |
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Target Organs
central nervous system, liver |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1023 See MEDICAL TESTS: 0092 |