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ENDRIN
ChemicalDesignations - Synonyms: 1,2,3,4,10,l0-Hexachloro-6,7-epoxy-l,4,4a,5,6,7,8,8a-octahydro-
endo,endo-l,4,5,8-dimethanonaphthaaphthalene; Hexadrin; Mendrin; Chemical Fomla: Not applicable.
Observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped): Solid (Sometimes shipped as an emulsifiable
concentrate in xylene solution); Color: Colorless to tan; Odor: None.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 “c and 1 am. : Solid; Molecular Weight:
380.92; Boiling Point at 1 am.: Not pertinent (decomposes); Freezing Point: 392, 200, 573; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.65 at 25 C (solid);
Vapor (Gas) Specific Gravity: Not pertinent; Ratio of Specific Heats of Vapor (Gas): Not pertinent;
Lutent Heat of Vaporization: Not pertinent; Heat of Combustion: Not pertinent; Heat of Decomposition:
Not pertinent.
Health Hazards Information - Recommended Personal Protective Equipment: Respirator for spray,
fog, or dust; rubber gloves and boots; Symptoms Following Exposure: Inhalation causes moderate
irritation of nose and throat; prolonged breathing may cause same toxic symptoms as for ingestion.
Contact with liquid causes moderate irritation of eyes and skin. Prolonged contact with skin may cause
same toxic symptoms as for ingestion. Ingestion causes frothing of the mouth, facial congestion,
convulsions, violent muscular contractions, dizziness, weakness, nausea; General Treatment for
Exposure: Get medical attention after all exposures to this compound. INHALATION: remove from
exposure. EYES: flush with water for at least 15 min. SKIN: wash with plenty of soap and water, but
do not scrub. INGESTION: remove from the gastrointestinal tract, either by inducing vomiting (unless
hydrocarbon solvents are involved and the amount of insecticide is well below the toxic amount) or by
gastric lavage with saline solution; saline cathartic may also be beneficial; fats and oils should be
avoided; sedation with barbiturates is indicated if signs of CNS irritation are present; patient should
have absolute quiet, expert nursing care, and a minimum of external stimuli to reduce danger of
convulsions; epinephrine is contraindicated in view of the danger of precipitating ventricular
fibrillation; if material ingested was dissolved in a hydrocarbon solvent, observe patient for possible
development of hydrocarbon pneumonitis; Toxicity by Inhalation (Threshold Limit Value): 0.1 mg/m3;
Short-Term Inhalation Limits: 0.5 mg/m3 for 30 min.; Toxicity by Ingestion: Grade 4, oral LD,, = 3
mglkg (rat); Late Toxicity: None known; Vapor (Gas) Irritant Characteristics: Data not available;
Liquid or Solid Initant Characteristics: Data not available; Odor Threshold Not pertinent (solid).
Fire Hazards - Flash Point : Non flammable sold or combustible solution >80 OC (xylene);
Flammable Limits in Air (A): 1.1 - 7 (xylene); Fire Extinguishing Agents: (Solution) Dry chemical,
foam, carbon dioxide; Fire Extinguishing Agents Not To Be Used: Water may be ineffective on solution
fire; Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Toxic hydrogen chloride and phosgene may be generated
when solution burns; Behavior in Fire: Not pertinent; Ignition Temperature : Not pertinent; Electrical
Hazard: Not pertinent; Burning Rate: 4 mmlmin.
Chemical Reactivity - Reactivity with Water: No reaction; Reactivity with Common Materials: No
reaction; Stability During Transport: Stable; Neutralizing Agents for Acid and Caustics: Not pertinent;
Polymerimion: Not pertinent; Inhibitor of Poiymerization Not pertinent.

EPICHLOROHYDRIN
Chemical Designations - Synonyms: 1 ,Chloro-2,3-epoxypropane; Chloromethyloxirane; gamma-
Chloropropylene oxide; 3-Chloro-1 ,2-propylene oxide; Chemical Formula: O-CH,CHCH,CI.
observable Characteristics - Physical State (as shipped) : Liquid; Color: Colorless; Odor: Pungent,
garlic; sweet, pungent; like chloroform.
Physical and Chemical Properties - Physical State at 15 T and 1 atm. : Liquid; Molecular Weight:
92.53; Boiling Point at 1 atm.: 239.4, 115.2, 388.4; Freezing Point: -72.6, -58.1, 215.1; Critical
Temperature: Not pertinent; Critical Pressure: Not pertinent; Specific Gravity: 1.18 at 20 93 (liquid);