2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
Agent Name
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran
CAS Number
51207-31-9
Formula
C12-H4-Cl4-O
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzofuran [Dioxin and dioxin-like; compounds]; 2,3,7,8-Tetrapolychlorinated dibenzofuran; Dibenzofuran, 2,3,7,8-tetrachloro-; TCDF; TCDBF; [ChemIDplus] UN2811
Category
Halogenated Polyaromatics
Description
Solid; [HSDB] White powder; [MSDSonline]
Sources/Uses
Formed as unwanted by-product during the manufacturing of chlorinated compounds; Not commercially used or produced; [HSDB]
Comments
See "CHLORINATED DIBENZOFURANS."
Biomedical References
Exposure Assessment
Vapor Pressure
1.53E-06 mm Hg
Explanatory Notes
The Guide in the Emergency Response Guidebook is for "Toxic solid, organic, n.o.s."
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
Not classifiable
Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent
Diseases
Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent: