Hexachloroethane |
Synonyms & Trade Names Carbon hexachloride, Ethane hexachloride, Perchloroethane |
CAS No. 67-72-1 |
RTECS No. KI4025000 |
DOT ID & Guide |
FormulaCl3CCCl3 |
Conversion 1 ppm = 9.68 mg/m3 |
IDLH Ca [300 ppm]
See: 67721 |
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 1 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
OSHA PEL: TWA 1 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin] |
Measurement Methods
NIOSH 1003;
OSHA 7
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description Colorless crystals with a camphor-like odor. |
MW: 236.7 |
BP: Sublimes |
MLT: 368°F (Sublimes) |
Sol(72°F): 0.005% |
VP: 0.2 mmHg |
IP: 11.22 eV |
Sp.Gr: 2.09 |
Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Solid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities Alkalis; metals such as zinc, cadmium, aluminum, hot iron & mercury |
Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact |
Symptoms irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; in animals: kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] |
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys |
Cancer Site[in animals: liver cancer] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated/Daily
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: Daily
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid (See procedures)
Eye: Irrigate immediately
Skin: Soap wash immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
Respirator Recommendations NIOSH At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister
Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0051
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