NAME: Chlorodiphenyl (42% Cl)

SYNONYM(s): Arochlor 1242; Aroclor 1242; Polychlorinated Biphenyl; PCB

IMIS: 0630

CAS: 53469-21-9

Other CAS: 27323-18-8

NIOSH: RTECS TQ1356000; 64474

DOT: UN2315 Class 9

DESCRIPTION:

Colorless to dark brown liquid with a mild hydrocarbon odor.
MW: 258
BP: 617 to 691 F
VP: 0.001 mm
MP: -2 F

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 1.0 mg/m3 (Skin)

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

ACGIH TLV: 1 mg/m3 TWA (Skin)

NIOSH REL: 0.001 mg/m3 TWA; Potential Carcinogen

NTP: Suspect Human Carcinogen

IARC: Polychlorinated Biphenyls - Group 2A, probably carcinogenic to humans

SYMPTOM(s): Irritated eyes; chloracne; liver damage; (carcinogenic)

HEALTH EFFECTS: Chloracne/Cumulative lung damage (HE3)

ORGAN: Skin, eyes, liver

NIOSH/OSHA/DOE Health Guideline

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):

MEDIA: OSHA Versatile Sampler (OVS-2) - 13 mm XAD-2 Tube (270/140 mg sections, 20/60) with Glass Fiber Filter enclosed
MAX V: 60 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 2 (OSHA PV2089)
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Collect a sample of the bulk substance and send to the lab in a separate mailing container at the time the air samples are submitted. Indicate on the sample sheet that a bulk sample has been submitted.

BULK METHOD:

Limit the amount of bulk submitted to one gram or one mL for oil and 20 g for soil.