| Identification | Back Directory | [Name]
MIREX | [CAS]
2385-85-5 | [Synonyms]
MIREX
GC-1283
hrs1276
hrsl276
Paramex
CG-1283
Hrs l276
pentalene
cd)decane
ent25,719
NSC 26107
NSC 37656
Dodecaclor
NSC 124102
ENT 25,719
NCI-C06428
Dechlorane
mirex (esa)
fireantbait
Bichlorendo
Dodecachlor
Ferriamicide
rooctahydro-
DECHLORANE(R)
orooctahydro-
dechlorane515
(cd)pentalene
Dechloran Plus
Dechlorane 515
dechlorane4070
perchlordecone
mirex solution
PERCHLORODECONE
Dechlorane Plus
Dechlorane 4070
MIREX PESTANAL
MIREX, 100MG, NEAT
MIREX, 500MG, NEAT
Dechlorane Plus 515
Perchlorodihomocubane
Mirex (Dechlorane 4070)
Mirex 100mg [2385-85-5]
PERCHLOROPENTACYCLODECANE
perchloropentacyclo-decan
Decane,perchloropentacyclo-
Dodecachloropentacyclodecane
hexachloro-cyclopentadiendimer
hexachlorocyclopentadienedimer
Hexachlorocyclopentadiene Dimer
Pentacyclodecane, dodecachloro-
Cyclopentadiene, hexachloro-, dimer
Perchloropentacyclo[5.2.1.0.0.0]decane
3-cyclopentadiene,1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachloro-dimer
1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadienedimer
PERCHLOROPENTACYCLO[5.2.1.02'6.03'9.05'8]DECANE
1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene dimer
1,3-Cyclopentadiene, 1,2,3,4,5,5-hexachloro-, dimer
perchloropentacyclo(5.3.0.0(2,6).0(3,9).0(4,8))decane
DODECACHLOROHYDRO-1,3,4-METHENO-CYCLOBUTA(C,D)PENTALENE
dodecachloropentacyclo[5.2.1.02,6.03,9.05,8]decane mirex
dodecachloropentacyclo(5.2.1.0(2,6).0(3,9).0(5,8))decane
4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene,dodecachlorooctahydro-3
DODECACHLOROOCTAHYDRO-1,3,4-METHENO-CYCLOBUTA(C,D)PENTALENE
Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene
DODECACHLOROOCTAHYDRO-1,3,4-METHANO-2H-CYCLOBUTA[C,D]PENTALENE
Perchloropentacyclo[5.2.1.0(sup2,6).0(sup3,9).0(sup5,8)]decane
perchloropentacyclo(5.2.1.0(sup2,6).0(sup3,9).0(sup5,8))decane
DODECACHLORO OCTAHYDRO-1,3,4-METHENO-2H-CYCLOBUTA[CD]-PENTALENE
1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene, dodecachlorooctahydro-
Dodecachloropentacyclo(3,3,2,0(sup2,6),o(sup3,9),0(sup7,10))decane
dodecachloropentacyclo(3.2.2.0(sup2,6),0(sup3,9),0(sup5,10))decane
1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta
1,3,4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene,1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachl
1,3,4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene,1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlo
1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1-h-cyclobuta(
1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta(cd)
Dodecachloropentacyclo(3.2.2.02,6,03,9,05,10)decane
1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-Dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1H-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene
1,3,4-Metheno-1H-cyclobuta[cd]pentalene, 1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro- | [EINECS(EC#)]
219-196-6 | [Molecular Formula]
C10Cl12 | [MDL Number]
MFCD00167995 | [MOL File]
2385-85-5.mol | [Molecular Weight]
545.54 |
| Chemical Properties | Back Directory | [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) |
| Hazard Information | Back Directory | [Chemical Properties]
White Solid | [General Description]
Odorless white crystalline solid. | [Air & Water Reactions]
Insoluble in water. | [Reactivity Profile]
MIREX is sensitive to exposure to sunlight. MIREX may react with strong oxidizers. MIREX reacts with lithium and tertiary butyl alcohol. | [Health Hazard]
INGESTION, INHALATION, OR SKIN EXPOSURE: Gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting, and possible diarrhea. Malaise, headache, CNS excitation with tremor, paresthesias, ataxia, confusion, convulsions, and ventricular fibrillation. CNS depression and central respiratory paralysis may occur. | [Fire Hazard]
Behavior in Fire: Supports combustion | [Hazard]
Nephrotoxic, highly toxic, possible car-cinogen, teratogen, tumorigen, mutagen, poi-sonous, environmentally persistent, and bioaccu-mulates. | [Potential Exposure]
A potential danger to those involved
in the manufacture, formulation, and application of the
insecticide (particularly effective against fire ants). Also
used as a fire retardant in plastics. Not produced in the
United States but may be found in imported products. | [First aid]
If this chemical gets into the eyes, remove any
contact lenses at once and irrigate immediately for at least
15 minutes, occasionally lifting upper and lower lids. Seek
medical attention immediately. If this chemical contacts the
skin, remove contaminated clothing and wash immediately
with soap and water. Speed in removing material from skin
is of extreme importance. Seek medical attention immediately.
If this chemical has been inhaled, remove from exposure,
begin rescue breathing (using universal precautions,
including resuscitation mask) if breathing has stopped and
CPR if heart action has stopped. Transfer promptly to a
medical facility. When this chemical has been swallowed,
get medical attention. Give large quantities of water and
induce vomiting. Do not make an unconscious person vomit.
| [Shipping]
UN2761 Organochlorine pesticides, solid, toxic,
Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials. | [Incompatibilities]
Incompatible with oxidizers (chlorates,
nitrates, peroxides, permanganates, perchlorates, chlorine,
bromine, fluorine, etc.); contact may cause fires or explosions.
Keep away from alkaline materials, strong bases,
strong acids, oxoacids, epoxides, dichromates. | [Waste Disposal]
High-temperature incineration
is recommended. In accordance with 40CFR165, follow recommendations for the disposal of pesticides and pesticide
containers. Must be disposed properly by following
package label directions or by contacting your local or federal
environmental control agency, or by contacting your
regional EPA office. | [Uses]
An insecticide for fire ants. Formerly used as a fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electric goods. Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen. | [Uses]
Formerly as fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electrical goods; insecticide for fire ants. | [Definition]
ChEBI: Mirex is an organochlorine insecticide and a chlorocarbon. It has a role as a persistent organic pollutant. | [Carcinogenicity]
Mirex is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental
animals. | [storage]
Color Code—Blue: Health Hazard/Poison: Storein a secure poison location. Prior to working with thischemical you should be trained on its proper handling andstorage. Store in a cool area in closed containers awayfrom oxidizers and dichromates. A regulated, marked areashould be established where this chemical is handled,used, or stored in compliance with OSHA Standard1910.1045. |
| Safety Data | Back Directory | [Hazard Codes ]
Xn,N,F,Xi | [Risk Statements ]
21/22-40-50/53-62-63-64-36-20/21/22-11-67-66 | [Safety Statements ]
13-36/37-46-60-61-36-26-16 | [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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