Dust entry

Octachloronaphthalene dust

Airborne waxy octachloronaphthalene particulate generated during handling of the pale-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 dermatitisliver damagejaundiceskin injuryliver injury

Evidence

The NIOSH Pocket Guide describes octachloronaphthalene as a waxy, pale-yellow solid and identifies inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin, and eye contact routes; reported effects include acne-form dermatitis, liver damage, and jaundice, with skin and liver identified as target organs.

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

Physical Description Waxy, pale-yellow solid with an aromatic odor. Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact. Symptoms Acne-form dermatitis; liver damage, jaundice. 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