ICSC 1486 - 1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE

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1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE	ICSC: 1486 (April 2004)

CAS #: 630-20-6

UN #: 1702

EC Number: 211-135-1

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible under specific conditions. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO contact with hot surfaces. NO open flames.	In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.


	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Headache. Nausea. Shortness of breath. Vomiting.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest.
Skin	Redness. Burning sensation. Pain.	Protective gloves.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse and then wash skin with water and soap.
Eyes	Redness. Pain.	Wear safety goggles 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	Burning sensation. Headache. Nausea.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention . Give one or two glasses of water to drink.

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 covered containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in dry 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 strong oxidants and strong bases. Well closed.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.

1,1,1,2-TETRACHLOROETHANE

ICSC: 1486

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance YELLOW-TO-RED LIQUID. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.	Formula: C₂H₂Cl₄ / Cl₃CCH₂Cl Molecular mass: 167.8 Boiling point: 130.5°C Melting point: -70.2°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.54 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.11 Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1.9 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.66

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
YELLOW-TO-RED LIQUID.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive gases including hydrogen chloride. Reacts with strong bases and strong oxidants.

Formula: C₂H₂Cl₄ / Cl₃CCH₂Cl
Molecular mass: 167.8
Boiling point: 130.5°C
Melting point: -70.2°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.54
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.11
Vapour pressure, kPa at 25°C: 1.9
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 2.66

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by ingestion and by inhalation. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.	Inhalation risk No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes and skin. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system.

Inhalation risk
No indication can be given about the rate at which a harmful concentration of this substance in the air is reached on evaporation at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is harmful to aquatic organisms.

NOTES
See ICSC 0332.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification

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