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Aroclor 1254 - Identification, toxicity, use, water pollution potential, ecological toxicity and regulatory information

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Chemical ID
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Poisoning Symptoms
 Signs and symptoms of poisoning, first aid, and links to treatment information for this chemical.
Toxicity
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Regulatory
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Water
 Water quality standards and physical properties affecting water contamination potential.
Ecotoxicity
 Toxicity to aquatic organisms.
Related Chems
 List of chemicals in the same family, including breakdown products, salts, esters, isomers, and other derivatives.
 

Chemical Identification and Use for Aroclor 1254
Basic Identification Information About This Chemical
Chemical Name: Aroclor 1254
CAS Number: 11097-69-1 (Aroclor 1254)
1336-36-3
U.S. EPA PC Code: 017801
203600 (Old US EPA PC code)
817801
017801
203600 (Old US EPA PC code)
817801
CA DPR Chem Code: 5003
Molecular Weight: 327
Use Type: Building materials , Electronics production , Industrial chemical , Paints, coatings, resins
Chem Class: Organochlorine
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Additional Resources About This Chemical Class and Use Type
 
Other Names for this Chemical
About Chemical Synonyms
017801 [US EPA PC Code, Text ] , 05003 (CA DPR Chem Code Text ) , 1,1'-Biphenyl chloro derivs , 1,1'-Biphenyl, chloro derivs. , 11097-69-1 (CAS number) , 11097691 (CAS number without hyphens) , 1336-36-3 (CAS number) , 1336363 , 1336363 (CAS number without hyphens) , 17801 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ] , 203600 (Old US EPA PC Code) , 203600 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ] , 203600 [US EPA PC Code, Text ] , 5003 (CA DPR Chem Code) ) , 817801 [US EPA PC Code, Numeric ] , 817801 [US EPA PC Code, Text ] , Arochlor , Aroclor , Aroclor - polychlorinated biphenyl , Aroclor 1254 , Aroclor 1254 (under Polychlorinated Biphenyls) , Aroclor1254 , Bifenilos Policlorados , Biphenyl, substituted by chloro, hydroxy and nitro groups (obsolete code, superseded by 017801, 203601, or 203602) , Chlorinated biphenyl , PCB , PCB 1254 , PCB Polychlorinated Biphenyls , PCB's , PCBs , PCBs (under Polychlorinated Biphenyls) , Polychlorinated biphenyl , Polychlorinated biphenyl (aroclor 1254) , Polychlorinated biphenyls , Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) , Polychlorinated biphenyls (Proposed: 0.35 g/day (food chain exposures)) , Polychlorinated biphenyls (Proposed: 2.3 g/day (food chain exposures))
 
Products Containing This Chemical
Current and historic U.S. registered products
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Signs and Symptoms of Aroclor 1254 Poisoning

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If you have a poisoning emergency in the United States call 1-800-222-1222.
If the victim has collapsed or is unconscious, call 911.

Symptoms of Aroclor 1254 Exposure from the International Chemical Safety Cards (ICSC)

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Route of Exposure

Symptoms

First Aid
Inhalation Fresh air rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin MAY BE ABSORBED! Dry skin. Redness. Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap. Refer for medical attention.
Eyes First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible) then take to a doctor.
Ingestion Headache. Numbness. Rest. Refer for medical attention.
Notes for ICSC Information
Changes into a resinous state (pour point) at 10°C. Distillation range: 365°-390°C.
 

Toxicity Information for Aroclor 1254

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Summary Toxicity Information

PAN Bad Actor
Chemical 1 		Acute
Toxicity 2 		Carcinogen Cholinesterase
Inhibitor 		Ground
Water Contaminant 		Developmental or
Reproductive Toxin 		Endocrine
Disruptor
No
Suspected
 
Indicates high toxicity in the given toxicological category. Indicates no available weight-of-the-evidence summary assessment. For additional information on toxicity from scientific journals or registration documents, see the "Additional Resources for Toxicity " section of the chemical detail page.
1. PAN Bad Actors are chemicals that are one or more of the following: highly acutely toxic, cholinesterase inhibitor, known/probable carcinogen, known groundwater pollutant or known reproductive or developmental toxicant. NOTE! Because there are no authoritative lists of Endocrine Disrupting (ED) chemicals, EDs are not yet considered PAN Bad Actor chemicals.
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above.

Detailed Toxicity Information
Acute Toxicity 2
 Aroclor 1254
WHO Acute Hazard
TRI Acute Hazard
Material Safety Data Sheets
Acute rating from U.S. EPA product label
U.S. NTP Acute Toxicity Studies
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Cholinesterase Inhibitor		 Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Available
No Consensus Value
No NTP Studies

No
2. The acute toxicity reported on this page is of the pure chemical ingredient only and may not reflect the acute toxicity of individual pesticide products. To view acute toxicity of individual products, click on 'View Products' link in the 'Chemical Identification' section above.
 
Cancer Information
 Aroclor 1254
IARC Carcinogens
U.S. NTP Carcinogens
California Prop 65 Known Carcinogens
U.S. EPA Carcinogens
TRI Carcinogen		 2A, Probable
Reasonably Anticipated
Yes
B2, Probable
Not Listed
 
Endocrine Disruption
 Aroclor 1254
Illinois EPA list
Keith list
Colborn list
Benbrook list
Danish Inert list
EU list		 Not Listed
Yes
Yes
Not Listed
Not listed
Yes
 
Reproductive and Developmental Toxicity
 Aroclor 1254
CA Prop 65 Developmental Toxin
U.S. TRI Developmental Toxin
CA Prop 65 Female Reproductive Toxin
CA Prop 65 Male Reproductive Toxin
U.S. TRI Reproductive Toxin 		Yes
Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed
Not Listed
 
Chemicals of Special Concern
 Aroclor 1254
PAN Bad Actors
PAN Dirty Dozen list		 Yes
 

Water Pollution Potential and Criteria for Aroclor 1254

Water Pollution Potential

PAN Ground Water Contaminant Rating Insufficient Data
 
Physical Property Data Related to Water Contamination Potential
Water Solubility (Avg, mg/L)
Adsorption Coefficient (Koc)
Hydrolysis Half-life (Avg, Days)
Aerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days)
Anaerobic Soil Half-life (Avg, Days) 		-
-
-
-
- 		 
 

Water Standards and Criteria
U.S. National Drinking Water Standards and Health Criteria
 g/L unless noted  
Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) 0.50  
Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) 0  
One Day Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Ten Day Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Lifetime Exposure Health Advisory Level  
Reference Dose (g/kg/day)  
U.S. Drinking Water Equivalent Level  
Concentration with Lifetime Cancer Risk of 1 in 10,000 10.0  
U.S. National Water Quality Criteria
 g/L unless noted  
Fresh Water Quality Criteria Continuous Exposure 0.01 Notes: n,aa  
Fresh Water Quality Criteria Maximum Peak  
Salt Water Quality Criteria Continuous Exposure 0.03 Notes: n,aa
Salt Water Quality Criteria Max
Human Consumption of Organisms from Water Source 0.0001 Notes: b,c,n
Human Consumption of Water and Organisms from Water Source 0.0001 Notes: b,c,n
Taste and Odor Criteria
 

Regulatory Information for Aroclor 1254

International Regulatory Status
 
UNEP Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP)
UNEP Prior Informed Consent Chemical (PIC)
WHO Obsolete Pesticide		 Yes
Yes
Not Listed
 

U.S. and California Regulatory Status
U.S. EPA Registered
U.S. EPA Hazardous Air Pollutant
U.S. EPA Minimum Risk Pesticide (25b list)

CA Registered
CA Groundwater Contaminant
CA Toxic Air Contaminant 		No
Yes
No

No
Not Listed
HAPTAC, Industrial chemical
 

Maximum Tolerance and Residue Levels
Codex Alimentarius
   (UN FAO Maximum Residue Limits)
U.S. Maximum Tolerance Levels
European Union Maximum Residue Levels 		Go to web site

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Ecotoxicity for Aroclor 1254

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Aquatic Ecotoxicity
All Toxic Effects for Organism Group
Organism Group Effects Noted
Amphibians Development, Growth
Amphibians Genetics, Mortality
Annelida Accumulation
Annelida Accumulation, Biochemistry, Enzyme(s), Mortality, Population
Cnidaria Behavior, Development, Feeding Behavior, Growth, Mortality, Physiology, Population, Reproduction
Crustaceans Accumulation, Enzyme(s)
Crustaceans Accumulation, Avoidance, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Histology, Mortality
Echinoderms Accumulation, Development, Enzyme(s), Growth, Mortality, Population, Reproduction
Fish Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Development, Enzyme(s), Feeding Behavior, Genetics, Growth, Hormone(s), Immunological, Injury, Morphology, Mortality, Physiology, Reproduction
Fish Accumulation, Avoidance, Behavior, Biochemistry, Cell(s), Development, Enzyme(s), Feeding Behavior, Genetics, Growth, Histology, Hormone(s), Immunological, Injury, Morphology, Mortality, No Effect Coded, Physiology, Population, Reproduction
Fungi Accumulation
Insects Accumulation
Insects Accumulation, Mortality, Population
MarineBenthicCommunity Population
Molluscs Accumulation
Molluscs Accumulation, Behavior, Biochemistry, Cell(s), Enzyme(s), Genetics, Growth, Histology, Mortality, Physiology, Population
NematodesandFlatworms Accumulation, Population
Phytoplankton Accumulation, Population
Phytoplankton Accumulation, Biochemistry, Ecosystem Process, Mortality, Physiology, Population
Zooplankton Accumulation, Genetics, Population
Zooplankton Accumulation, Avoidance, Biochemistry, Development, Intoxication, Mortality, Physiology, Population, Reproduction
~ Un-Assigned Accumulation, Biochemistry, Enzyme(s)
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Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group
Organism Group Average Acute Toxicity Acute Toxicity Range
Fish Highly Toxic Highly Toxic
Amphibians Very Highly Toxic Very Highly Toxic
Annelida Moderately Toxic Slight to Moderate Toxicity
Crustaceans Highly Toxic High to Very High Toxicity
Fish Moderately Toxic Slight to Very High Toxicity
Insects Highly Toxic High to Very High Toxicity
Molluscs Slightly Toxic
Phytoplankton Very Highly Toxic Very Highly Toxic
Zooplankton Highly Toxic Moderate to Very High Toxicity
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Terrestrial Ecotoxicity
Summary of Acute Toxicity for Organism Group

Sorry, no honeybee acute toxicity data available for this chemical. Try related chemicals.

Note: Population-level effects on honeybees may occur even if a pesticide has low acute toxicity. For example, certain pesticides interfere with honeybee reproduction, ability to navigate, or temperature regulation, any of which can have an effect on long-term survival of honeybee colonies. The neonicotinoids, pyrethroids and keto-enol pesticides are some types of pesticides causing one or more of these effects.
Honeybee Chronic Toxicity
Organism Group Chronic Toxicity  
Honeybees  

Related Chemicals for Aroclor 1254
CAS Number Relation Reason Chemical Name Chem Detail Symptoms California Use Chem Use Type U.S. EPA Reg PAN Bad Actor
1336-36-3, 11097-69-1 Parent P Aroclor 1254 View View View Electronics production, Paints, coatings, resins, Building materials, Industrial chemical No Yes
38444-85-8 Related P 2,3,4'-Trichlorobiphenyl View View View No Not Listed
57465-28-8 Related 15 3,3',4,4',5-Pentachloro-1,1'-biphenyl View View View No Not Listed
53555-66-1 Related 2 3,4',5-Trichlorobiphenyl View View View No Not Listed
12767-79-2 Related 15 Arochlor (composition unspecified, PCBs and/or PCTs) View View View No Not Listed
53469-21-9 Related 15 Aroclor 1242 View View View No Not Listed
12672-29-6 Related 15 Aroclor 1248 View View View No Not Listed
11096-82-5 Related 15 Aroclor 1260 View View View No Yes
Related 2 Blend of 2,3,4,5-Tetrachlorobiphenyl (PCB 61), 2,2, 4,5,5'-Octachlorobiphenyl (PCB 101) or 2,2',3,3',4,4',5,5'-Octachlorobi View View View No Not Listed
Related 15 Kanechlor 500 (under Polychlorinated Biphenyls) View View View No Yes
76842-07-4 Related 2 PCB 122 (2,3,3',4,5-Penta-chlorobiphenyl) View View View No Not Listed
55702-46-0 Related 2 PCB 21 (2,3,4-Trichloro-biphenyl) View View View No Not Listed
56730-94-0 Related 15 Phenoclor DP-5 (PCB mixture) View View View No Not Listed
Related 15 Polychlorinated biphenyls (containing 60 or more percent percent chlorine by molecular weight) View View View Electronics production, Paints, coatings, resins, Lubricant No Yes
 
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