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Hexachlorobutadiene |
CAS 87-68-3 | ||
Cl2C=CClCCl=CCl2 |
RTECS EJ0700000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names HCBD; Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Hexachlorobutadiene; Perchlorobutadiene |
DOT ID & Guide 2279 151 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.02 ppm (0.24 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH Ca [N.D.] See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 10.66 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, turpentine-like odor. |
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MW: 260.7 |
BP: 419°F |
FRZ: -6°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
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VP: 0.2 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.55 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Liquid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Oxidizers |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2543 See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
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Personal Protection & Sanitation (See protection) 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 immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection 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 |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen] | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys Cancer Site [in animals: kidney tumors] |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 0896 |