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Chemical Sampling Information
Kepone
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General Description

NAME: Kepone

SYNONYM(s): Chlordecone; Decachlorotetracyclodecanone

IMIS: K216

CAS: 143-50-0

NIOSH: RTECS PC8575000; 48607

Exposure Limits

NIOSH REL: 0.001 mg/m3 TWA; Potential carcinogen

Health Factors

IARC: Group 2B, possibly carcinogenic to humans

Monitoring

PRIMARY SAMPLING/ANALYTICAL METHOD (SLC1):



MEDIA: Mixed Cellulose Ester Filter (MCEF) 0.8 micron Midget + Impinger containing 15 mL of 0.1N NaOH
MAX V: 600 Liters   MAX F: 1.0 L/min
ANL 1: Gas Chromatography; GC/ECD
REF: 1 (NIOSH 5508)
CLASS: Fully Validated
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Revision Date: 07/07/1992
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