Hexachloronaphthalene dust

Airborne hexachloronaphthalene particulate generated during handling of the white-to-light-yellow solid.

Airborne form

dust

The form describes what is suspended in air at the point of exposure. A material can produce more than one form, such as dust during handling and fume during heating.

Health effects

acne-form dermatitisnauseaconfusionjaundicecomaskin injuryliver injury

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes hexachloronaphthalene as a white-to-light-yellow solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include acne-form dermatitis, nausea, confusion, jaundice, and coma, with skin and liver identified as target organs.

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Exposure Limits; Physical Description; Exposure Routes; Symptoms; Target Organs · 1

Physical Description White to light-yellow solid with an aromatic odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms Acne-form dermatitis, nausea, confusion, jaundice, coma. Target Organs Skin, liver.

Controls

enclose solid chemical handling
local exhaust ventilation
exposure monitoring
prevent skin absorption and contact
use appropriate particulate respiratory protection
prevent contaminated-surface and take-home exposure