Heptachlor
[CAS# 76-44-8]

Identification

• Classification: Analytical chemistry >> Standard >> Cosmetic standard
• Name: Heptachlor
• Synonyms: 1,4,5,6,7,8,8-Heptachloro-3alpha,4,7,7alpha-tetrahydro-4,7-endo-methanoindene; 3-Chlorochlordene; Aahepta; Agroceres; Arbinex 30TN; E 3314; ENT 15,152; GPKh; Hepta
• Molecular Formula: C₁₀H₅Cl₇
• Molecular Weight: 373.32
• CAS Registry Number: 76-44-8
• EC Number: 200-962-3

Properties

• Density: 1.6 g/cm^3*
• Melting point: 96 ºC^**

^* "International Chemical Safety Cards" data were obtained from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (US)

^** Chiou, Cary T.; Environmental Science and Technology 2005, V39(22), P8840-8846.

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS08;GHS09 Danger
• Hazard Statements: H351-H311-H301-H373-H400-H410
• Safety Description: S7;S16;S36/37;S45

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	1	H400
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	1	H410
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H300
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H310
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H311
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301

• Transport Information: UN 1230 3/PG 2