MIREX
Synonym(s):Mirex solution;Perchloropentacyclodecane
- CAS NO.：2385-85-5
- Empirical Formula: C10Cl12
- Molecular Weight: 545.51
- MDL number: MFCD00167995
- EINECS: 219-196-6
- SAFETY DATA SHEET (SDS)
- Update Date: 2024-03-14 15:18:27
What is MIREX?
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.
The Uses of MIREX
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.
What are the applications of Application
Mirex is An organochlorine compound
Properties of MIREX
| Melting point: | 485℃ |
| Boiling point: | 601.43°C (rough estimate) |
| Density | 1.9086 (rough estimate) |
| Flash point: | 2 °C |
| storage temp. | APPROX 4°C
|
| solubility | Chloroform (Slightly) |
| form | neat |
| color | White to Off-White |
| Water Solubility | 85ug/L(25 ºC) |
Safety information for MIREX
| Signal word | Danger |
| Pictogram(s) |
 Skull and Crossbones Acute Toxicity GHS06  Health Hazard GHS08  Environment GHS09 |
| GHS Hazard Statements |
H351:Carcinogenicity H362:Reproductive toxicity, effects on or via lactation H410:Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
| Precautionary Statement Codes |
P260:Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P263:Avoid contact during pregnancy/while nursing. P273:Avoid release to the environment. P280:Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P301+P310:IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician. |
Computed Descriptors for MIREX
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