Mirex
[CAS# 2385-85-5]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Cosmetic standard
• Name: Mirex
• Synonyms: Dodecaclor; ENT 25719; GC 1283; Hexachlorocyclopentadiene dimer; Perchloropentacyclodecane
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀Cl₁₂
• Molecular Weight: 545.54
• CAS Registry Number: 2385-85-5
• EC Number: 219-196-6

Properties

• Solubility: Insoluble (4.6E^-6 g/L) (25 ºC), Calc.^*
• Density: 2.25±0.1 g/cm³ (20 ºC 760 Torr), Calc.^*
• Melting point: 485 ºC^**

^* Calculated using Advanced Chemistry Development (ACD/Labs) Software V11.02 (©1994-2014 ACD/Labs)

^** "Hazardous Substances Data Bank" data were obtained from the National Library of Medicine (US)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS07;GHS09 Warning
• Hazard Statements: H351-H361fd-H362-H312-H302-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S16;S36/37

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H312
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Reproductive toxicity	Lact.	-	H362
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361fd

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