1,2,3,4-Tetrachloronaphthalene

Agent Name
1,2,3,4-Tetrachloronaphthalene
CAS Number
20020-02-4
Formula
C10-H4-Cl4
Major Category
Other Classes
1,2,3,4-Tetrachloronaphthalene formula graphical representation
Synonyms
Naphthalene, 1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-; Nibren wax; Seekay wax; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halowaxes
Description
Light-brown solid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
No known commercial uses for purified tetrachloronaphthalenes; [HSDB] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."
Comments
"Exposure to this chemical may cause acneiform dermatitis, headache, fatigue, anorexia and vertigo. It may also cause jaundice and other symptoms of liver failure." [HSDB] Toxic by inhalation, ingestion, and skin absorption; Strongly irritating; [CAMEO] An eye irritant; [MSDSonline] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."
Restricted
Not manufactured in the US since 1977; No longer used in capacitors or electric cable coverings; Largely discontinued as lubricants; No longer used as wood preservatives in the US; [HSDB]
Reference Link #1
INCHEM CICAD: CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES - 2001
Biomedical References
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Exposure Assessment

Bioaccumulates
Yes
Vapor Pressure
2.9E-06 mm Hg

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