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CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

ICSC: 0024

Tetrachloromethane
Tetrachlorocarbon
Tetra
CCl4
Molecular mass: 153.8
ICSC # 0024 		CAS # 56-23-5
RTECS # FG4900000
UN # 1846
EC # 602-008-00-5
November 04, 2000 Validated

TYPES OF HAZARD/ EXPOSURE

ACUTE HAZARDS/ SYMPTOMS

PREVENTION

FIRST AID/
FIRE FIGHTING

FIRE Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.

In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
EXPLOSION

In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
EXPOSURE
AVOID ALL CONTACT!

•INHALATION Dizziness. Drowsiness. Headache. Nausea. Vomiting.
Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
Fresh air, rest. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
•SKIN MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain.
Protective gloves. Protective clothing.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention.
•EYES Redness. Pain.
Face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
•INGESTION Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. (Further see Inhalation).
Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.
Rinse mouth. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

STORAGE

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus.
Separated from food and feedstuffs , metals (see Chemical Dangers). Ventilation along the floor. Cool.
Unbreakable packaging; put breakable packaging into closed unbreakable container. Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 23/24/25-40-48/23-52/53-59
S: 1/2-23-36/37-45-59-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
ICSC: 0024 Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety & the Commission of the European Communities (C) IPCS CEC 1994. No modifications to the International version have been made except to add the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

ICSC: 0024

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PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
COLOURLESS LIQUID , WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

PHYSICAL DANGERS:
The vapour is heavier than air.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
On contact with hot surfaces or flames this substance decomposes forming toxic and corrosive fumes (hydrogen chloride ICSC0163, chlorine fumes ICSC0126, phosgene ICSC0007). Reacts with some metals such as aluminium, magnesium, zinc causing fire and explosion hazard.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV: 5 ppm as TWA, 10 ppm as STEL; (skin); A2 (suspected human carcinogen); (ACGIH 2004).
MAK: 0.5 ppm, 3.2 mg/m3;
Peak limitation category: II(2);
skin absorption (H);
Carcinogen category: 4; Pregnancy risk group: C;
(DFG 2006).
OSHA PEL†: TWA 10 ppm C 25 ppm 200 ppm (5-minute maximum peak in any 4 hours)
NIOSH REL: Ca ST 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) 60-minute See Appendix A
NIOSH IDLH: Ca 200 ppm See: 56235


ROUTES OF EXPOSURE:
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion.

INHALATION RISK:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached very quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes . The substance may cause effects on the liver , kidneys and central nervous system , resulting in unconsciousness. Medical observation is indicated.

EFFECTS OF LONG-TERM OR REPEATED EXPOSURE:
Repeated or prolonged contact with skin may cause dermatitis. This substance is possibly carcinogenic to humans.

PHYSICAL
PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 76.5°C
Melting point: -23°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.59
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 20°C: 0.1
poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 20°C: 12.2
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 5.3
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.5
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.64

ENVIRONMENTAL
DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms. This substance may be hazardous in the environment; special attention should be given to its impact on the ozone layer.

N O T E S

Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested. The odour warning when the exposure limit value is exceeded is insufficient. Do NOT use in the vicinity of a fire or a hot surface, or during welding. Card has been partly updated in April 2005. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits, Emergency Response. Card has been partly updated in October 2006. See sections Occupational Exposure Limits and Ingestion first aid.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1846

NFPA Code: H 3; F 0; R 0;

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION



ICSC: 0024 CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE: Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation in the country of use. The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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