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2385-85-5

Name MIREX
CAS 2385-85-5
EINECS(EC#) 219-196-6
Molecular Formula C10Cl12
MDL Number MFCD00167995
Molecular Weight 545.54
MOL File 2385-85-5.mol

Chemical Properties

Description
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.
Appearance Mirex is a snow-white crystalline solid.
Melting point  485℃
Boiling point  601.43°C (rough estimate)
density  1.9086 (rough estimate)
refractive index  1.6000 (estimate)
Fp  2 °C
storage temp.  APPROX 4°C
solubility  Chloroform (Slightly)
form  neat
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)

Safety Data

Hazard Codes  Xn,N,F,Xi
Risk Statements 
Safety Statements 
RIDADR  2761
WGK Germany  3
RTECS  PC8225000
HazardClass  6.1(b)
PackingGroup  III
Safety Profile
Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, tumorigenic, and teratogenic data. Poison by ingestion. Moderately toxic by inhalation and skin contact. An experimental teratogen.Experimental reproductive effects. Mutation data reported. A persistent insecticide that is toxic to non-target species. It can bioaccumulate
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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