MIREX

MIREX Basic information
Product Name:MIREX
Synonyms:(cd)pentalene;1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta;1,1a,2,2,3,3a,4,5,5,5a,5b,6-dodecachlorooctahydro-1,3,4-metheno-1-h-cyclobuta(;4-metheno-1h-cyclobuta(cd)pentalene,dodecachlorooctahydro-3;Bichlorendo;cd)decane;CG-1283;Cyclopentadiene, hexachloro-, dimer
CAS:2385-85-5
MF:C10Cl12
MW:545.51
EINECS:219-196-6
Product Categories:Intermediates & Fine Chemicals;Pharmaceuticals;Heterocycles;METI - MZMethod Specific;2000/60/EC;Alpha sort;CyclodienesPesticides&Metabolites;European Community: ISO and DIN;H-MAlphabetic;Insecticides;M;Oeko-Tex Standard 100;Pesticides;PesticidesMethod Specific
Mol File:2385-85-5.mol
MIREX Structure
MIREX Chemical Properties
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
IARC2B (Vol. 20, Sup 7) 1987
EPA Substance Registry SystemMirex (2385-85-5)
Safety Information
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
Hazardous Substances Data2385-85-5(Hazardous Substances Data)
ToxicityLD50 orally in female rats (corn oil suspension): 600 mg/kg (Gaines)
MSDS Information
MIREX Usage And Synthesis
DescriptionMirex 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.
Chemical PropertiesMirex is a snow-white crystalline solid.
Chemical PropertiesWhite Solid
UsesFormerly as fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electrical goods; insecticide for fire ants.
UsesAn insecticide for fire ants. Formerly used as a fire retardant for plastics, rubber, paint, paper, electric goods. Reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen.
DefinitionChEBI: Mirex is an organochlorine insecticide and a chlorocarbon. It has a role as a persistent organic pollutant.
General DescriptionOdorless white crystalline solid.
Air & Water ReactionsInsoluble in water.
Reactivity ProfileMIREX is sensitive to exposure to sunlight. MIREX may react with strong oxidizers. MIREX reacts with lithium and tertiary butyl alcohol.
HazardNephrotoxic, highly toxic, possible car-cinogen, teratogen, tumorigen, mutagen, poi-sonous, environmentally persistent, and bioaccu-mulates.
Health HazardINGESTION, INHALATION, OR SKIN EXPOSURE: Gas- trointestinal 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.
Health HazardHighly toxic by ingestion and moderatelytoxic by absorption through skin and inhalation; the toxic symptoms include tremor,ataxia, muscle spasms, and kidney and liverdamage; a teratogenic substance causingadverse reproductive effects; adequate evidence of carcinogenicity in experimentalanimals and a probable human carcinogen(IARC 1996)
LD50 oral (rat): 235 mg/kg
LD50 oral (hamster): 125 mg/kg
LD50 skin (rabbit): 800 mg/kg.


Fire HazardBehavior in Fire: Supports combustion
Safety ProfileConfirmed 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
Potential ExposureA 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.
CarcinogenicityMirex is reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen based on sufficient evidence of carcinogenicity from studies in experimental animals.
ShippingUN2761 Organochlorine pesticides, solid, toxic, Hazard Class: 6.1; Labels: 6.1-Poisonous materials.
IncompatibilitiesIncompatible 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 DisposalHigh-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.
MIREX Preparation Products And Raw materials
1,4-DICHLOROCYCLOHEXANE 3-CYCLOHEXYLPROPYL CHLORIDE 1,9-DICHLORONONANE 1-CHLORO-4-METHYLCYCLOHEXANE MIREX SOLUTION 100UG/ML IN METHANOL 5ML 5-CHLORO-5-METHYLNONANE 1,1-DICHLOROCYCLOPENTANE 2,5-DICHLORO-2,5-DIMETHYLHEXANE 1,2,5,6,9-PENTACHLORODECANE MIREX (13C8) hexachlorocyclopentane CYCLOHEPTYL CHLORIDE TRANS-1,4-DICHLOROCYCLOHEXANE CIS-1,2-DICHLOROCYCLOHEXANE 3-CHLORO-3-ETHYLHEXANE 1,2,7,8-TETRACHLOROOCTANE Cyclobutyl chloride 1,2,3,4-tetrachlorocyclopentane

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