2,2',3-Trichlorobiphenyl
Agent Name
2,2',3-Trichlorobiphenyl
CAS Number
38444-78-9
Formula
C12-H7-Cl3
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.
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
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."
Adverse Effects
Hepatotoxin
Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion
Reproductive Toxin
Yes
Dermatotoxin
Chloracne
IARC Carcinogen
Established
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: