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Hexachlorocyclopentadiene |
CAS 77-47-4 | ||
C5Cl6 |
RTECS GY1225000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names HCCPD; Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene; 1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene; Perchlorocyclopentadiene |
DOT ID & Guide 2646 151 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: TWA 0.01 ppm (0.1 mg/m3) | ||
| OSHA PEL†: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion 1 ppm = 11.16 mg/m3 | ||
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Physical Description Pale-yellow to amber-colored liquid with a pungent, unpleasant odor. [Note: A solid below 16°F.] |
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MW: 272.8 |
BP: 462°F |
FRZ: 16°F |
Sol(77°F): 0.0002% (Reacts) |
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VP(77°F): 0.08 mmHg |
IP: ? |
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Sp.Gr: 1.71 |
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Fl.P: NA |
UEL: NA |
LEL: NA |
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| Noncombustible Liquid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities Water, light [Note: Reacts slowly with water to form hydrochloric acid; will corrode iron & most metals in presence of moisture. Explosive hydrogen gas may collect in enclosed spaces in the presence of moisture.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2518 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 flush immediately Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately |
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Important additional information about respirator selection Respirator Recommendations Not available. |
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| Exposure Routes inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms Irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; eye, skin burns; lacrimation (discharge of tears); sneezing, cough, dyspnea (breathing difficulty), salivation, pulmonary edema; nausea, vomiting, diarrhea; in animals: liver, kidney injury | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |