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Safety Data Sheet EN

Carbon tetrachloride

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01

Identification

Product identifiers, regulatory numbers, and supplier information

Product Information

Product Name
Carbon tetrachloride
Product Code
AC148170000; AC148170010; AC148170025
Synonyms
Tetrachloromethane

Regulatory Identifiers

CAS Number
N/A

Identified Uses

Laboratory chemicals.

Uses advised against

Food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use.

Manufacturers & Suppliers

F

Fisher Scientific Company

distributor

One Reagent Lane, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

(201) 796-7100

A

Acros Organics

distributor

One Reagent Lane, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410

(201) 796-7100

Emergency Contacts

Emergency Contact

001-800-227-6701

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 11

Emergency Contact

001-201-796-7100

Emergency Contact

+32 14 57 52 99

CHEMTREC

001-800-424-9300

CHEMTREC

001-703-527-3887

02

Hazard Identification

GHS classification, signal word, pictograms, and hazard statements

Classified danger

Hazard Classifications

Acute oral toxicity Cat. 3
Acute dermal toxicity Cat. 3
Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Cat. 3
Carcinogenicity Cat. 2
Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Cat. 1

GHS Pictograms

GHS06 - Acute toxicity

GHS06

GHS08 - Serious health hazard

GHS08

Hazard Statements

H301 Toxic if swallowed
H311 Toxic in contact with skin
H331 Toxic if inhaled
H350i May cause cancer
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

Precautionary Statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use
P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray
P264 Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product
P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
P301 + P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor
P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water
P304 + P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing
P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice
P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor
P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell
P330 Rinse mouth
P361 Take off immediately all contaminated clothing
P362 + P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse
P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
P405 Store locked up
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

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03

Composition / Information on Ingredients

Chemical components, concentration ranges, and hazardous substance identification

Type substance
Chemical Name CAS Number Concentration Hazardous
Carbon tetrachloride 56-23-5 95% No
04

First Aid Measures

Emergency procedures for chemical exposure incidents

Inhalation

Remove to fresh air. Do not use mouth-to-mouth method if victim ingested or inhaled the substance; give artificial respiration with the aid of a pocket mask equipped with a one-way valve or other proper respiratory medical device. If not breathing, give artificial respiration.

Skin contact

Wash off immediately with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.

Eye contact

Rinse immediately with plenty of water, also under the eyelids, for at least 15 minutes.

Ingestion

Do NOT induce vomiting. Call a physician or poison control center immediately.

Immediate Medical Attention

Immediate medical attention is required.

Medical Treatment

Treat symptomatically

05

Firefighting Measures

Extinguishing media, specific hazards, and firefighter protection

Suitable media

Substance is nonflammable; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.

Unsuitable media

No information available

Specific hazards

Thermal decomposition can lead to release of irritating gases and vapors. Keep product and empty container away from heat and sources of ignition.

Firefighter Protection

As in any fire, wear self-contained breathing apparatus pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent) and full protective gear.

06

Accidental Release Measures

Spill cleanup procedures, containment, and environmental protection

Emergency procedures

Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak.

Environmental

Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Do not let this chemical enter the environment.

Cleanup methods

Soak up with inert absorbent material. Keep in suitable, closed containers for disposal.

Materials: sand, silica gel, acid binder, universal binder, sawdust

Related Products

Similar products with comparable safety profiles

07

Handling and Storage

Safe handling precautions, storage conditions, and workplace requirements

Handling

Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear personal protective equipment/face protection. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.

Storage

Keep in a dry, cool and well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

08

Exposure Controls / PPE

Occupational exposure limits, engineering controls, and protective equipment

09

Physical and Chemical Properties

Appearance, physical state, melting point, boiling point, and material characteristics

Physical State
Liquid
Physical State Data
liquid
State Under Standard Conditions
---
Appearance
Colorless
Colour
Colorless
Colour Intensity
---
Form
---
Odor
No information available
Odor Threshold
No information available
Ph
No data available
Melting Point
-23 °C / -9.4 °F
Boiling Point
76 °C / 168.8 °F
Flash Point
No information available
Freezing Point
---
Softening Point
No data available
Solidification Point
---
Cloud Point
---
Crystallisation Point
---
Relative Evaporation Rate
---
Evaporation Rate
---
Vapor Pressure
121 mbar @ 20 °C
Vapor Density
No data available
Relative Density
---
Bulk Density
Not applicable
Density
1.594
Flammability
No data available
Upper Explosive Limit
---
Lower Explosive Limit
---
Explosive Limits
---
Auto Ignition Temperature
982 °C / 1799.6 °F
Decomposition Temperature
> 100°C
Solubility
---
Partition Coefficient
2.83
Solubility In Water
0.8 g/L (20°C)
Solubility In Fat
---
Molecular Weight
153.82
Voc Content
---
Metal Corrosion
---
Dynamic Viscosity
0.97 mPa.s at 20 °C
Kinematic Viscosity
---
Properties Status
---
10

Stability and Reactivity

Chemical stability, hazardous reactions, and incompatible materials

Stability

Stable under normal conditions.

Reactivity

None known, based on information available

Hazardous reactions

None under normal processing. Hazardous polymerization does not occur.

Avoid

Incompatible products.

Incompatible

Strong oxidizing agents, Fluorine, Metals

Decomposition

Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon dioxide (CO2), Phosgene, Hydrogen chloride gas

12

Ecological Information

Environmental toxicity, biodegradation, and bioaccumulation data

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

13

Disposal Considerations

Waste treatment methods, disposal recommendations, and waste codes

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

14

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
15

Regulatory Information

Chemical regulations, safety assessments, and compliance status

The data for this section has not been processed yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about safety, handling, and properties

What other names is Carbon tetrachloride known by?

Carbon tetrachloride is also known as: Tetrachloromethane

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 appearing as colorless with colorless color. It has no information available odor.

What is Carbon tetrachloride used for?

Laboratory chemicals.

What are the hazard statements for Carbon tetrachloride?

This substance has 5 hazard statements:

  • H301: Toxic if swallowed
  • H311: Toxic in contact with skin
  • H331: Toxic if inhaled
  • H350i: May cause cancer
  • H372: Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure

What is the melting point of Carbon tetrachloride?

The melting point is -23 °C / -9.4 °F and the boiling point is 76 °C / 168.8 °F.