Pentachloroethane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Ethane pentachloride, Pentalin |
CAS No. 76-01-7 |
RTECS No. KI6300000 |
DOT ID & Guide 1669 151 |
FormulaCHCl2CCl3 |
Conversion |
IDLH N.D.
See: IDLH INDEX |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Handle with care in the workplace. See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL: none |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2517
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor. |
MW: 202.3 |
BP: 322°F |
FRZ: -20°F |
Sol: 0.05% |
VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: 11.28 eV |
Sp.Gr: 1.68 |
Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Liquid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities (Sodium-potassium alloy + bromoform), alkalis, metals, water [Note: Hydrolysis produces dichloroacetic acid. Reaction with alkalis & metals produces spontaneously explosive chloroacetylenes.] |
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), restlessness, irreg respiration, muscle incoordination; liver, kidney, lung changes |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
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Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations Not available.
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1394
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