Arochlor 5442 is a hazardous material with many physiological and developmental effects which includes; oncogenic, reproductive system disturbance, acne-causing effects and others.
Clear colorless viscous liquid.
Simple aromatic halogenated organic compounds are very unreactive. Reactivity generally decreases with increased degree of substitution of halogen for hydrogen atoms.
Some may burn but none ignite readily. Containers may explode when heated. Some may be transported hot.
Suspected human
carcinogen. Moderately toxic by slun
contact. When heated to decomposition it
emits toxic fumes of Cl-. Used in heat
transfer, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, and
insecticides. See also
POLYCHLORINATED BIPHENYLS.
