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Chemical Sampling Information
Hexachlorobutadiene
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General Description

NAME: Hexachlorobutadiene

SYNONYM(s): HCBD; 1,3-Hexachlorobutadiene; Perchlorobutadiene

IMIS: H109

CAS: 87-68-3

NIOSH: RTECS EJ0700000; 21340

DOT: UN2279 Keep Away From Food

DESCRIPTION:

Clear, colorless liquid;
BP: 210-220 C
VP: 22 mm(100 C)
MOLFM: C4C16

Exposure Limits

ACGIH TLV: 0.02 ppm, 0.21 mg/m3 TWA (Skin); Appendix A3 (Confirmed Animal Carcinogen with Unknown Relevance to Humans)

NIOSH REL: 0.02 ppm TWA(skin); Potential carcinogen

Health Factors

IARC: Group 3, not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: XAD-2 Tube (100/50 mg sections, 20/50 mesh)
ANL SOLVENT: Hexane
MAX V: 100 Liters   MAX F: 0.2 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 1 (NIOSH 307)
SAE: 0.15
CLASS: Partially Validated
NOTE: Protect samples from light at all times.


Revision Date: 01/11/1999
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