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Mirex , Analysis standard , 2385-85-5

Synonym(s):
Mirex solution;Perchloropentacyclodecane

CAS NO.:2385-85-5

Empirical Formula: C10Cl12

Molecular Weight: 545.51

MDL number: MFCD00167995

EINECS: 219-196-6

Update time: 2022-07-08

PRODUCT Properties

Melting point: 485℃
Boiling point: 601.43°C (rough estimate)
Density  1.9086 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6000 (estimate)
Flash point: 2 °C
storage temp.  APPROX 4°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly)
color  White to Off-White
Water Solubility  85ug/L(25 ºC)
Merck  13,6229
BRN  5605269
IARC 2B (Vol. 20, Sup 7) 1987
EPA Substance Registry System Mirex (2385-85-5)

Description and Uses

Mirex and chlordecone are two separate, but chemically similar, manufactured insecticides that do not occur naturally in the environment. Mirex is a white crystalline solid, and chlordecone is a tan-white crystalline solid. Both chemicals are odourless. Mirex and chlordecone have not been manufactured or used in the United States since 1978. Mirex was used to control fire ants and as a flame retardant in plastics, rubber, paint, paper, and electrical goods from 1959 to 1972. Chlordecone was used as an insecticide on tobacco, ornamental shrubs, bananas, and citrus trees and in ant and roach traps. Mirex was sold as a flame retardant under the trade name Dechlorane, and chlordecone was also known as Kepone. Mirex and chlordecone break down slowly in the environment, and they may stay for years in soil and water. Mirex is not readily decomposed chemically or biologically and is relatively persistent.

An insecticide for fire ants. Formerly used as a fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electric goods. Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.

Safety

Symbol(GHS) 
GHS06,GHS08,GHS09
Signal word  Danger
Hazard statements  H301+H311-H351-H361fd-H362-H410
Precautionary statements  P260-P263-P273-P280-P301+P310-P302+P352+P312
Hazard Codes  Xn,N,F,Xi
Risk Statements  21/22-40-50/53-62-63-64-36-20/21/22-11-67-66
Safety Statements  13-36/37-46-60-61-36-26-16
RIDADR  2761
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  PC8225000
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
Hazardous Substances Data 2385-85-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
Toxicity LD50 orally in female rats (corn oil suspension): 600 mg/kg (Gaines)

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