Halowax 1014

Agent Name

Halowax 1014

CAS Number

12616-36-3

Major Category

Other Classes

Category

Halowaxes

Description

Solid; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used in electroplating stop-off compounds; as impregnates for carbon electrodes in chlorine production; [HSDB] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."

Comments

Composed of 10% tetrachloronaphthalenes, 40% pentachloronaphthalene, and 40% hexachloronaphthalene; Total of 62% chlorine content; [HSDB] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."

Reference Link #1

INCHEM: CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES (CICAD 34 - 2001)

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Exposure Assessment

Bioaccumulates

Yes

Adverse Effects

Hepatotoxin

Hepatoxic (a) from occupational exposure (secondary effect) or (b) in animal studies or in humans after ingestion

Dermatotoxin

Chloracne

Diseases, Processes, and Activities Linked to This Agent

Diseases

Occupational diseases associated with exposure to this agent:

Chloracne