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CAS Registry Number: 8001-35-2

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Names (NTP)

Toxaphene
CAMPHECHLOR

Structure

Chemical Structure for CAS Registry Number 8001-35-2 from NLM

Chemical Properties²

Property	Description
Color/Form	Yellow waxy solid. Amber, waxy solid.
Odor	Pleasant piney odor Mild odor of chlorine and camphor Mild, turpentine-like odor Mild, piney, chlorine- and camphor-like odor.
Taste	None found
Boiling Point	Decomposes
Melting Point	65-90 deg C
Molecular Weight	414 (avg)
Corrosivity	Noncorrosive in the absence of moisture Corrosive to iron Solution in xylene may produce corrosive products when heated.
Critical Temperature & Pressure	None found
Density/Specific Gravity	1.65 @ 25 deg C
Disassociation Constants	None found
Heat of Combustion	None found
Heat of Vaporization	None found
log P (octanol-water)	The median log Kow for toxaphene is 5.90.
pH	None found
Solubilities	Freely sol in aromatic hydrocarbons READILY SOL IN ORG SOLVENTS INCL PETROLEUM OILS 3 mg/l water @ room temp > 450 g/100 ml benzene > 450 g/100 ml carbon tetrachloride > 450 g/100 ml ethylene dichloride > 450 g/100 ml xylene 280 g/100 ml kerosene 55-60 g/100 ml mineral oil More soluble in aromatic than aliphatic hydrocarbons. In water, 0.55 mg/l @ 20 deg C
Spectral Properties	Toxaphene has a maximum absorbance at 260 nm in hexane. IR showed a strong band at 1280-1308/cm. PEER REVIEWED
Surface Tension	None found
Vapor Density	14.3 (air= 1)
Vapor Pressure	6.69X10-6 mm Hg @ 20 deg C
Relative Evaporation Rate	None found
Viscosity	None found
Other Properties	DEHYDROCHLORINATED BY CERTAIN CATALYSTS SUCH AS IRON Decomposes near boiling point Clear, amber-colored, and viscous liquid, mild terpene odor, specific gravity: 1.519-1.567 at 25 deg C/25 deg C; readily sol in most commercial organic solvents and is more sol in aromatic than in aliphatic hydrocarbons /Strobane T-90/ The commercial product is relatively stable but may be degraded by losing hydrogen chloride or chlorine upon prolonged exposure to sunlight, alkali, or high temperatures above 120 deg C. Toxaphene and its components may be dechlorinated by reaction with tin hydrides. Henry's Law constant= 6.00X10-6 atm cu m/ mole @ 20 deg C

Uses²

For Toxaphene (USEPA/OPP PC Code: 080501) there are 0 labels match. /SRP: Not registered for current use in the U.S./
/SRP:/ Approved uses of pesticides are established by the US EPA and may change periodically. Local and state authorities should be consulted for currently approved uses. The following web site also addresses current uses of pesticides approved by the US EPA and by the state of California: . **PEER REVIEWED**
The active ingredient is no longer contained in any registered pesticide products ... "cancelled."
IT IS A NON-SYSTEMIC CONTACT AND STOMACH INSECTICIDE WITH SOME ACARICIDAL ACTION
INSECTICIDE FOR COTTON, PEAS, SOYBEANS, PEANUT, CORN, WHEAT & OTHER SMALL GRAINS, EG, RICE (FORMER USE), ALFALFA, SORGHUM (FORMER USE), CATTLE, SHEEP, GOATS, SWINE, & HORSES (FORMER USE), FRUITS & NUTS (FORMER USE), ORNAMENTALS, FORAGE, & TURF (FORMER USE), & CERTAIN AGRICULTURAL PREMISES (FORMER USE) **PEER REVIEWED**
As dip to control scabies on cattle & sheep; minor use: for armyworms, cutworms, & grasshoppers; for mealybug & pineapple gummosis moth control on pineapples & weevil control on bananas
CONTROL OF CASSIA OBTUSIFOLIA IN SOYBEANS; USED FOR CONTROL OF ANIMAL ECTOPARASITES
Conditional and restricted use as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of: cranberries, strawberries, apples, pears, quinces, nectarines, peaches, bananas, pineapple, eggplant, peppers, pimentos, tomatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, collards, kale, kohlrabi, spinach, lettuce (head and leaf), parsnips, rutabagas, beans (lima, green and snap), corn (sweet), cowpeas, okra, alfalfa, barley, oats, rice, rye, wheat, celery, cotton, horseradish, peanuts, peas, sunflowers, soybeans, ornamental plants, birch, elm, hickory, maple oak, and noncrop areas. Also used in seed crop foliar treatment of clover and trefoil; in soil treatment of corn; in back rubber of beef cattle; in animal treatment of goats, sheep, beef cattle, and hogs; and aerial application and tank mixtures. /Toxaphene 8 Emulsifiable Insecticide/
Conditional and restricted use as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of small grains, corn, and cotton. Also used in aerial application. /Rigo toxaphene 8, For use only under special emergency exemptions/
Restricted use as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of barley, oats, rice, wheat, cotton, and soybeans and in aerial application.
Unclassified use as an insecticide and as a miticide in manufacturing only.
Conditional and unclassified uses as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of cranberries, strawberries, grapefruit, kumquat, lemons, limes, oranges, tangelos, tangerines, apples, pears, eggplant, tomatoes, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, lettuce, spinach, carrots, onions, parsnips, rutabagas, beans (dry, lima, green), barley, rice, rye, celery, corn, cotton, soybeans, wheat, oak, and alfalfa (seed crop). Also used in aerial application.
Conditional and restricted use as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of bananas and pineapple; in animal treatment of sheep and beef cattle; and in aerial application.
Used as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treatment of peanuts, soybeans, and cotton; also, used in aerial application and tank mixtures. /Hercules Toxaphene 72% Emulsifiable Concentrate/
Used as an insecticide and as a miticide in foliar treartment of barley, oats, sunflowers, and wheat; also, used in aerial application. /Red Top Toxaphene 8 Spray/
The largest single use of toxaphene is as a pesticide on cotton crops. Other major uses are on cattle and swine ... and other food crops.

Superlist Classes¹

ATSDR Profile Priority List, rank : 30
Overall Carcinogenic Evaluation: Group 2B
Reasonably anticipated to be a carcinogen
Reportable Quantity (RQ) = 1 lb
Threshold Planning Quantity (TPQ) = 500/10000 lb
TWA 0.5 mg/m3; STEL 1 mg/m3; skin; Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans
TWA 0.5 mg/m3; skin

Notes (Sources: NTP,HSDB,RTECS,MESH)¹

None found

Other Registry Numbers¹

8022-04-6

Synonyms (Sources: NTP, HSDB,RTECS,MESH)¹

M 5055
Agricide Maggot Killer
Agricide maggot killer (F)
Agro-Chem Brand Torbidan 28
Agro-Chem Brand Toxaphene 6E
Agsco toxaphene
Agway toxaphene 6E
Alltex
Alltox
Anatox
Attac 4-2
Attac 4-4
Attac 6
Attac 6-3
Attac 8
Camphechlor
Camphochlor
Camphofene huileux
Chem-Phene
Chlorinated camphene
Chlorocamphene
Clor Chem T-590
Compound 3956
Cotton-Tox MP 82
Crestoxo
Cristoxo 90
Dr Roger's TOX-ENE
ENT 9,735
Estonox
Fasco-terpene
Felco/Land O'Lakes Toxaphene
Geniphene
Grower Service Toxaphene 6E
Grower Service Toxaphene MP
Gy-phene
Hercules 3956
Hercules Toxaphene Emulsifiable Concentrate
HSDB 1616
Kamfochlor
Melipax
Motox
NCI-C00259
Octachlorocamphene
PchK
Penphene
Phenacide
Phenatox
Polychlorocamphene
RCRA waste number P123
Red Top Toxaphene 8 Spray
Rigo Toxaphene 8
Royal Brand Bean Tox 82
Security Motox 63 cotton spray
Security Tox-MP cotton spray
Security Tox-Sol-6
Strobane-T
Strobane T-90
Synthetic 3956
Toxadust
Toxakil
Toxaphen
Toxaphene E-8
Toxaphene 90-10
Toxaphene 8 EC
Toxaphene 8 Emulsifiable Insecticide
Toxon 63
Toxyphen
Vertac 90%
Vertac toxaphene 90

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Footnotes

¹ Source: the National Library of Medicine's ChemIDPlus, 10/28/2007.

² Source: the National Library of Medicine's Hazardous Substance Database, 10/28/2007.

Web page last updated on May 14, 2008

National Toxicology Program

CAS Registry Number: 8001-35-2

Names (NTP)

Structure

Chemical Properties2

Uses2

Superlist Classes1

Notes (Sources: NTP,HSDB,RTECS,MESH)1

Other Registry Numbers1

Synonyms (Sources: NTP, HSDB,RTECS,MESH)1

Links to Additional Information1