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Pentachloroethane |
CAS 76-01-7 | ||
CHCl2CCl3 |
RTECS KI6300000 | ||
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Synonyms & Trade Names Ethane pentachloride, Pentalin |
DOT ID & Guide 1669 151 |
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Exposure
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NIOSH REL: Handle with care in the workplace. See Appendix C (Chloroethanes) | ||
| OSHA PEL: none | |||
| IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX | Conversion | ||
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Physical Description Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor. |
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MW: 202.3 |
BP: 322°F |
FRZ: -20°F |
Sol: 0.05% |
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VP: 3 mmHg |
IP: 11.28 eV |
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Sp.Gr: 1.68 |
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Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Liquid | |||
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Incompatibilities & Reactivities (Sodium-potassium alloy + bromoform), alkalis, metals, water [Note: Hydrolysis produces dichloroacetic acid. Reaction with alkalis & metals produces spontaneously explosive chloroacetylenes.] |
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Measurement Methods NIOSH 2517 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 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, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact | |
| Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), restlessness, irregular respiration, muscle incoordination; liver, kidney, lung changes | |
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys |
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| See also: INTRODUCTION |