TOXAPENE

Toxaphene – Specification & Information

1. Chemical Information

• Name: Toxaphene

• CAS Number: 8001-35-2

• Chemical Class: Chlorinated Camphene (a Mixture Of Chlorinated Bornanes And Camphenes)

• Molecular Formula: Complex Mixture, Approximate Formula C10H10Cl8

• Appearance: Yellow To Amber Waxy Solid Or Powder

• Solubility: Insoluble In Water, Soluble In Organic Solvents Like Benzene And Chloroform

2. Use And Function

• Function: Insecticide

• Used On: Cotton, Corn, Fruits, Vegetables, Livestock (historically)

• Mode Of Action: Neurotoxin, Interferes With Nerve Impulses In Insects

• Target Pests: Used Against A Wide Range Of Insects Such As Mites, Aphids, Beetles

3. Toxicity And Health Effects

• Acute Toxicity: Moderately To Highly Toxic; Exposure Can Cause Nervous System Effects In Humans And Animals

• Chronic Exposure: Suspected Carcinogen; Linked To Liver And Kidney Damage, And Reproductive Effects

• Environmental Impact: Highly Persistent, Bioaccumulative, And Toxic To Aquatic Organisms And Wildlife

• Regulatory Status:

  • Banned Or Restricted Worldwide Under The Stockholm Convention On Persistent Organic Pollutants

  • No Longer Legally Used In Most Countries Due To Health And Environmental Risks

4. Specification Details (Technical Grade Toxaphene)

• Purity: Typically About 60–70% Chlorinated Camphene Content

• Impurities: Other Chlorinated Hydrocarbons, Sulfur Compounds

• Physical Form: Solid, Waxy Powder

• Color: Yellow To Amber

• Melting Point: Approximately 20–30°C (varies Due To Mixture)

• Flash Point: Usually Around 160–180°C

• Density: About 1.3–1.4 G/cm³