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Chemical Sampling Information
Chlorinated Diphenyl Oxide
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General Description

NAME: Chlorinated Diphenyl Oxide

SYNONYM(s): Hexachlorodiphenyl oxide; Chlorinated Diphenyl Ether

IMIS: 0613

CAS: 55720-99-5

NIOSH: RTECS KO4200000; 35014

DESCRIPTION:

Waxy solid or liquid.
MW: 377
BP: 446 to 500 F
VP: <0.00006 mm

INCOM: Strong oxidizers

Exposure Limits

OSHA GENERAL INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 mg/m3

OSHA CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY PEL: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA

ACGIH TLV: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA

NIOSH REL: 0.5 mg/m3 TWA

Health Factors

SYMPTOM(s): Acneform dermatitis; liver damage

HEALTH EFFECTS: Cumulative liver damage/Dermatitis (HE3)

ORGAN: Skin, liver

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 microns
ANL SOLVENT: Isooctane
MAX V: 200 Liters   MAX F: 1.5 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 1 (OSHA Modified NIOSH 5025)
SAE: 0.12
CLASS: Fully Validated
NOTE: Remove filter and backup pad from cassette and place in scintillation vial within one hour after sampling


Revision Date: 08/24/1992
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