General

Synonyms: 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,8-octachloro-3a,4,7,7a-tetrahydro-4,7-methanoindan, octachloro-4,7-methanohydroindane, aspon-chlordane, belt, gamma-chlordan, chlorindan, chlor kil, chlorodane, corodane, dichlorochlordene, dowchlor, kypchlor, niran, octachlor, synklor, tat chlor 4, topichlor, topichlor 20, toxichlor, starchlor, kilex lindane, termi-ded, further trade names
Use: organochlorine pesticide
Molecular formula: C₁₀H₆Cl₈
CAS No: 57-74-9
EINECS No:

Physical data

Appearance: off-white powder
Melting point: 106 - 107 C
Boiling point: ca. 175 C (decomposes)
Vapour density:
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm^-3): ca. 1.6
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:

Stability

Stable, but readily decomposed by moderately strong alkaline solutions. Corrodes iron and zinc and attacks some types of polymer. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.

Toxicology

Toxic if ingested. Harmful in contact with the skin or inhaled. May cause systemic effects. Experimental carcinogen, teratogen.

Toxicity data
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ORL-RAT LD50 200 mg kg^-1
IHL-CAT LC50 100 mg m^-3/4h
IPR-MUS LD50 240 mg kg^-1
IVN-MUS LD50 10 mg kg^-1
ORL-RBT LD50 100 mg kg^-1
SKN-HMN LDLO 428 mg kg^-1
ORL-QAL LD50 83 mg kg^-1

Risk phrases
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R20 R21 R25.

Transport information

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UN No 2761. Hazard class 6.1. Packing group III.

Personal protection

Safety glasses, gloves, adequate ventilation.

Safety phrases
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