POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (AROCLOR 1254) (ICSC)

POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (AROCLOR 1254)	ICSC: 0939

Date of Peer Review: October 1999

Chlorobiphenyl (54% chlorine)
Chlorodiphenyl (54% chlorine)
PCB

CAS #

11097-69-1

RTECS #

TQ1360000

Molecular mass: 327 (average)

UN #

2315

EC #

602-039-00-4

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings: powder, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION

EXPOSURE		PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! STRICT HYGIENE!
Inhalation		Ventilation.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes		Safety goggles, face shield.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
Ingestion	Headache. Numbness.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rest. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Consult an expert! Collect leaking liquid in sealable containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.

Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant.
EU Classification
Symbol: Xn, N
R: 33-50/53
S: (2-)-35-60-61
Note: [C]
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 9
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

SAFE STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-90GM2-II-L

Separated from food and feedstuffs. Cool. Dry. Keep in a well-ventilated room.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities Š IPCS, CEC 2004

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POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYL (AROCLOR 1254)

ICSC: 0939

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
LIGHT YELLOW VISCOUS LIQUID.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes in a fire producing irritating and toxic gases.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 0.5 mg/mł as TWA; (skin); A3; (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.05 ppm, 0.70 mg/mł; H; Peak limitation category: II(8); Carcinogen category: 3B; Pregnancy risk group: B; (DFG 2004).

ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its aerosol, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air will be reached rather slowly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. Chloracne is the most visible effect. The substance may have effects on the liver. Animal tests show that this substance possibly causes toxic effects upon human reproduction.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Relative density (water = 1): 1.5
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 25°C: 0.01

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 6.30 (estimated)

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

In the food chain important to humans, bioaccumulation takes place, specifically in aquatic organisms. It is strongly advised not to let the chemical enter into the environment.

NOTES

Changes into a resinous state (pour point) at 10°C. Distillation range: 365°-390°C.
Card has been partly updated in October 2004. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, EU classification, Emergency Response.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

LEGAL NOTICE

Neither the CEC nor the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information

Š IPCS, CEC 2004

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       Toxicological Abbreviations