ICSC 1394 - PENTACHLOROETHANE

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PENTACHLOROETHANE	ICSC: 1394 (October 2002)
Ethane pentachloride Pentalin

CAS #: 76-01-7

UN #: 1669

EC Number: 200-925-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Confusion. Cough. Dizziness. Headache. Nausea. Sore throat. Vomiting.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	Dry skin.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Abdominal pain. Diarrhoea. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: II
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs, strong bases and powdered metals. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Marine pollutant.

PENTACHLOROETHANE

ICSC: 1394

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong bases, powdered metals and sodium-potassium alloy. This generates explosion and toxic hazard.	Formula: CHCl₂CCl₃ Molecular mass: 202.3 Boiling point: 162°C Melting point: -29°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.68 Solubility in water: very poor Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.453 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.0 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.67

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong bases, powdered metals and sodium-potassium alloy. This generates explosion and toxic hazard.

Formula: CHCl₂CCl₃
Molecular mass: 202.3
Boiling point: 162°C
Melting point: -29°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.68
Solubility in water: very poor
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 0.453
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 7.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.03
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 3.67

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in depression.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in depression.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
MAK: 17 mg/m³, 2 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); pregnancy risk group: D; skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 3

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect. Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T, N; R: 40-48/23-51/53; S: (1/2)-23-36/37-45-61

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