Cyanogen chloride
RTECS #
GT2275000
CAS #
Updated
September 2013
Molecular Weight
61.47
Molecular Formula
CClN
Synonyms
Chlorcyan
Chlorine cyanide
Chlorocyan
Chlorocyanide
Chlorocyanogen
Chlorure de cyanogene (French)
Cyanogen chloride (ACGIH)
RCRA waste number P033
Chlorine cyanide
Chlorocyan
Chlorocyanide
Chlorocyanogen
Chlorure de cyanogene (French)
Cyanogen chloride (ACGIH)
RCRA waste number P033
Acute Toxicity Data and References
Route/Organism | Dose | Effect | Reference |
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inhalation/human | lowest published toxic concentration: 10 mg/m3 | Eye: Lacrimation Eye: Conjunctiva irritation Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Chronic pulmonary edema or congestion | WHOTAC -,31,1970 |
inhalation/human | lowest published toxic concentration: 2 mg/m3 | Eye: Conjunctiva irritation Lung, Thorax, or Respiration: Structural or functional change in trachea or bronchi | TOVEFN (2),39,2001 |
inhalation/human | lowest published toxic concentration: 60 mg/m3 | Eye: Lacrimation Eye: Change in extra- ocular muscles | TOVEFN (2),39,2001 |
inhalation/human | Lowest published lethal concentration: 400 mg/m3/10M | Blood: Other changes Biochemical: Enzyme inhibition, induction, or change in blood or tissue levels: Cytochrome oxidases (indlucing oxidative phosphrylation) | TOVEFN (2),39,2001 |
inhalation/man | lowest published toxic concentration: 2 gm/m3 | Skin: After topical application: Primary irritation | NTIS** PB158-508 |
inhalation/rat | lethal concentration (50 percent kill): 600 mg/m3/4H | TOVEFN (2),39,2001 | |
oral/cat | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 6 mg/kg | ENTOX* -,701,2005 | |
subcutaneous/Dog | lowest published lethal dose: 5 mg/kg | HBAMAK 4,1341,1935 | |
subcutaneous/pigeon | lowest published lethal dose: 8700 µg/kg | HBAMAK 4,1341,1935 | |
subcutaneous/rabbit | lowest published lethal dose: 20 mg/kg | HBAMAK 4,1341,1935 | |
unreported route/Dog | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 3300 µg/kg | NTIS** PB158-508 | |
unreported route/domestic animal | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 2970 µg/kg | NTIS** PB158-508 | |
unreported route/rabbit | lethal dose (50 percent kill): 3150 µg/kg | NTIS** PB158-508 |
Reviews
Organization | Standard | Reference |
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American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH) | Threshold Limit Value-ceiling concentration 0.3 ppm | DTLVS* TLV/BEI,2013 |
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | MUREAV 539,77,2003 | |
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | CPEMM* 3,239,2002 | |
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | ENTOX* -,701,2005 | |
TOXICOLOGY REVIEW | CCACL* 21,691,2005 |
Standards and Regulations
NIOSH Documentation and Surveillance
Organization | Standard | Reference |
---|---|---|
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Recommended Exposure Level TO CYANOGEN CHLORIDE-air | ceiling concentration 0.3 ppm | NIOSH* DHHS #95-121,1995 |
National Occupational Exposure Survey 1983 | Hazard Code 84337; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 4; Number of Occupations 16; Total Number of Employees Exposed 1391 | |
National Occupational Hazard Survey 1974 | Hazard Code 84337; Number of Industries 1; Total Number of Facilities 34; Number of Occupations 1; Total Number of Employees Exposed 134 |
Status in Federal Agencies
Page last reviewed: November 16, 2018
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health