Halowax 1099

Agent Name
Halowax 1099
CAS Number
39450-05-0
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
Halowax-1099; Polychlorinated naphthalene 1099; Polychlorinated naphthalene-1099; [CAMEO]
Category
Halowaxes
Description
White solid; [HSDB]
Sources/Uses
See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."
Comments
Composed of 10% dichloronaphthalenes, 40% trichloronaphthalenes, 40% tetrachloronaphthalene, and 10% pentachloronaphthalene; Total of 52% chlorine content; [HSDB] See "CHLORINATED NAPHTHALENES."
Biomedical References

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: