1-Chloronaphthalene
Agent Name
1-Chloronaphthalene
CAS Number
90-13-1
Formula
C10-H7-Cl
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1-Chlornaftalen [Czech]; 1-Naphthyl chloride; Naphthalene, 1-chloro-; alpha-Chlornaphthalene; alpha-Chloronaphthalene; alpha-Naphthyl chloride; [ChemIDplus]
Category
Halowaxes
Description
Colorless to amber oily liquid; [CAMEO]
Sources/Uses
Used as an immersion liquid in the microscopic determination of the refractive index of crystals; Has also been used to make plasticizers and as a solvent for oils, fats, and DDT; Chlorinated naphthalenes have not been manufactured in the US since 1977; [HSDB]
Comments
A skin, eye, and mucous membrane irritant; May cause chloracne after prolonged contact; [HSDB] An irritant; [MSDSonline] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
0.029 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 121 deg C; [HSDB] VP from ChemIDplus;
NFPA
must be preheated
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
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