1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE (ICSC)

1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE	ICSC: 1486

Date of Peer Review: April 2004

CAS #

630-20-6

C₂H₂Cl₄ / Cl₃CCH₂Cl

RTECS #

KI8450000

Molecular mass: 167.8

UN #

1702

EC #

TYPES OF HAZARD / EXPOSURE	ACUTE HAZARDS / SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID / FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE	Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with hot surfaces. NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings: powder, water spray, foam, carbon dioxide.
EXPLOSION			In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

EXPOSURE
Inhalation	Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting.	Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Safety goggles, 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	Burning sensation. Headache. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention. Give plenty of water to drink.

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL

PACKAGING & LABELLING

Collect leaking liquid in covered containers. Absorb remaining liquid in dry sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place. Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.

Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
EU Classification
UN Classification
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Pack Group: II

EMERGENCY RESPONSE

STORAGE

Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61GT1-II

Separated from strong oxidants, strong bases. Well closed.

IPCS
International
Programme on
Chemical Safety

Prepared in the context of cooperation between the International Programme on Chemical Safety and the Commission of the European Communities © IPCS, CEC 1999

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1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE

ICSC: 1486

IMPORTANT DATA

PHYSICAL STATE; APPEARANCE:
YELLOW TO RED LIQUID.

CHEMICAL DANGERS:
The substance decomposes on heating producing toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS:
TLV not established.
MAK not established.

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

INHALATION RISK:
No indication can be given about the rate in which a harmful concentration in the air is reached on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

EFFECTS OF SHORT-TERM EXPOSURE:
The substance is irritating to the eyes and the skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES

Boiling point: 130.5°C
Melting point: -70.2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.54
Solubility in water, g/100 ml at 25°C: 0.11
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1.9

Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.66

ENVIRONMENTAL DATA

The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES

See ICSC 0332 1,1,2,2,-Tetrachloroethane.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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    See Also:
       Toxicological Abbreviations
       Tetrachloroethane, 1,1,1,2- (IARC Summary & Evaluation, Volume 71, 1999)