Agent Name
2,2',3-Trichlorobiphenyl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,2',3-Trichloro-1,1'-biphenyl; 1,1'-Biphenyl, 2,2',3-trichloro-; [ChemIDplus] PCB 16; [AccuStandard MSDS] UN2315
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Liquid; mp = 28-87 deg C; [AccuStandard MSDS]
Comments
A skin and eye irritant; May cause liver injury; Harmful by ingestion, inhalation, and skin absorption; Suspected carcinogen and reproductive toxin; [AccuStandard MSDS] See "Polychlorinated biphenyls" and linked occupational disease.
MAK
0.003 mg/m3, inhalable fraction
Vapor Pressure
0.0004 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Polychlorinated biphenyls."
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
IARC Carcinogen
Established
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: