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chlordecone (ISO); perchloropentacyclo[5,3,0,02,6,03,9,04,8]decan-5-one; decachloropentacyclo[5,2,1,02,6,03,9,05,8]decan-4-one

CAS 143-50-0 · C10Cl10O
Hazard class
Danger — Health hazard, Toxic, Environmental hazard
Pictograms
Health hazardToxicEnvironmental hazard
H-statements
  • H351 Suspected of causing cancer
  • H311 Toxic in contact with skin
  • H301 Toxic if swallowed
  • H400 Very toxic to aquatic life
  • H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Workplace exposure limits
NIOSH REL Ca TWA 0.001 mg/m3
OSHA PEL none
IDLH Ca [N.D.]
Occupational exposure limits — NIOSH Pocket Guide.
Synonyms
chlordecone · Kepone · Clordecone · Decachloroketone · Merex · Compound 1189 · General chemicals 1189 · Rcra waste number U142
Molecular weight
490.6 g/mol
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Health hazard · Toxic · Environmental hazard
Data source
Harmonised classification ECHA — EU CLP Annex VI
Legally binding EU classification adopted by ECHA under CLP Annex VI — the highest-confidence GHS source.
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