Identification
Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information
Product Information
- Product Name
- Carbon tetrachloride
- Product Code
- 289116
Regulatory Identifiers
- CAS Number
- 56-23-5 Check regulations →
- REACH No.
- A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its uses are exempted from registration, the annual tonnage does not require a registration or the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline.
Identified Uses
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
Manufacturers & Suppliers
Merck Life Science BV/SRL
distributor
Brusselsesteenweg 288, B-3090 OVERIJSE
+32 (0)3 899-1301
Emergency Contacts
CHEMTREC
+(32) 28 083237
Anti-poison centre
070 245245
Hazard Identification
GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements
Hazard Classifications
GHS Pictograms
GHS06
GHS08
Hazard Statements
Precautionary Statements
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Composition / Information on Ingredients
Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification
| Chemical Name | CAS Number | Concentration | Hazardous |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon tetrachloride EC: 200-262-8 | 56-23-5 | 100% | Yes |
First Aid Measures
Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents
After inhalation: fresh air. Immediately call in physician. If breathing stops: immediately apply artificial respiration, if necessary also oxygen.
In case of skin contact: Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Call a physician immediately.
After eye contact: rinse out with plenty of water. Call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
If swallowed: give water to drink (two glasses at most). Seek medical advice immediately. In exceptional cases only, if medical care is not available within one hour, induce vomiting (only in persons who are wide awake and fully conscious), administer activated charcoal (20 - 40 g in a 10% slurry) and consult a doctor as quickly as possible.
Immediate Medical Attention
Immediately call in physician.
Firefighting Measures
Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection
Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given.
Carbon oxides, Hydrogen chloride gas, Not combustible. Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet.
Firefighter Protection
Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Accidental Release Measures
Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection
Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert.
Do not let product enter drains.
Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Take up carefully with liquid-absorbent material. Clean up affected area.
Materials: liquid-absorbent material (e.g. Chemizorb®)
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Handling and Storage
Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements
Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols.
Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons.
Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance.
Exposure Controls / PPE
Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment
Full contact: Material: Viton®, Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm, Break through time: 480 min, Material tested: Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M). Splash contact: Material: Nitrile rubber, Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm, Break through time: 240 min, Material tested: Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M). This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN 16523-1 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de).
Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Recommended Filter type: Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds. The entrepreneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
protective clothing
Do not let product enter drains.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics
Stability and Reactivity
Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials
The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature).
No data available
Risk of explosion with: Alkali metals, powdered aluminium, Barium, Boranes, calcium silicide, halogen-halogen compounds, peroxi compounds, Fluorine, powdered magnesium, Powdered metals, sodium amide, silanes, silver perchlorate, nitrogen dioxide, alkenes, Oxygen (as liquefied gas), Oxygen with alkali hydroxides, calcium hypochlorite with heat. Violent reactions possible with: Alkaline earth metals, Dimethylformamide, aluminium chloride with triethylaluminium.
no information available
various plastics, Light metals, metal alloys, Metals
In the event of fire: see section 5
Ecological Information
Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data
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Disposal Considerations
Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes
The data for this section has not been processed yet.
Transport Information
UN numbers, shipping names, transport classes, and regulatory requirements
- UN Number
- 1846
- Shipping Name
- CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
- Transport Class
- 6.1
- Packing Group
- II
Regulatory Information
Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about safety, handling, and properties
What is the hazard signal word for Carbon tetrachloride?
The signal word is danger.
What is the physical form of Carbon tetrachloride?
Carbon tetrachloride is a liquid with colorless color. It has sweet odor.
What is Carbon tetrachloride used for?
Laboratory chemicals, Manufacture of substances
What are the hazard statements for Carbon tetrachloride?
This substance has 6 hazard statements:
- H301 + H311 + H331: Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled.
- H317: May cause an allergic skin reaction.
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer.
- H372: Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled.
- H412: Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.
- H420: Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.
What is the melting point of Carbon tetrachloride?
The melting point is 76 - 77 °C and the boiling point is 76 - 77 °C.