Ethane pentachloride
Pentalin
CHCl2CCl3
Molecular mass: 202.3
ICSC # 1394
CAS # 76-01-7
RTECS # KI6300000
UN # 1669
EC # 602-017-00-4
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Types of Hazard/ Exposure
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Acute Hazards/ Symptoms
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Prevention
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First Aid/
Fire Fighting
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FIRE
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Not combustible.
Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.
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In case of fire in the surroundings: use appropriate extinguishing media.
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Explosion
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In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
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Exposure
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PREVENT GENERATION OF MISTS!
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IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
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•Inhalation
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Confusion.
Cough.
Dizziness.
Headache.
Nausea.
Sore throat.
Vomiting.
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Ventilation, local exhaust, or breathing protection.
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Fresh air, rest.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Skin
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Dry skin.
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Protective gloves.
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Remove contaminated clothes.
Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower.
Refer for medical attention.
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•Eyes
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Redness.
Pain.
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Face shield,
or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
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First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then take to a doctor.
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•Ingestion
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Abdominal pain.
Diarrhoea.
(Further See Inhalation).
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Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.
Wash hands before eating.
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Rinse mouth.
Do NOT induce vomiting.
Refer for medical attention.
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Spillage Disposal
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Storage
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Packaging & Labelling
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Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible.
Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent and remove to safe place.
Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
(Extra personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours.)
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Separated from
food and feedstuffs
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strong bases
and
powdered metals
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Well closed.
Keep in a well-ventilated room.
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Do not transport with food and feedstuffs.
Marine pollutant.
T symbol
N symbol
R: 40-48/23-51/53
S: 1/2-23-36/37-45-61
UN Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Packing Group: II
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Important Data
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Physical State; Appearance:
COLOURLESS LIQUID
, WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.
Physical Dangers:
The vapour is heavier than air.
Chemical Dangers:
The substance decomposes
on heating
producing
toxic and corrosive fumes
including
hydrogen chloride
and
phosgene
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Reacts
violently with
strong bases
powdered metals
and sodium-potassium alloy
causing explosion and toxic hazard.
Occupational Exposure Limits:
MAK: 5 ppm; 42 mg/m3
Peak limitation category: II(2);
(DFG 2002).
OSHA PEL: none
NIOSH REL: Handle with care in the workplace. See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)
NIOSH IDLH: N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
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Routes of Exposure:
The substance can be absorbed into the body
by inhalation
and
by ingestion.
Inhalation Risk:
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
Effects of Short-Term Exposure:
The substance
is irritating to
the eyes,
and
the respiratory tract
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The substance may cause effects on the
central nervous system
, resulting in depression.
Effects of Long-Term or Repeated Exposure:
The liquid defats the skin.
The substance may have effects on the
nervous system
, resulting in
impaired functions
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Physical
Properties
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Boiling point: 162°C
Melting point: -29°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.68
Solubility in water: very poor
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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
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Environmental
Data
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The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms.
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N O T E S
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.
Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.
Transport Emergency Card: TEC (R)-61S1669
NFPA Code: H3; F0; R0;
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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ICSC: 1394
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PENTACHLOROETHANE
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(C) IPCS, CEC, 1994
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IMPORTANT LEGAL NOTICE:
Neither NIOSH, the CEC or the IPCS nor any person acting on behalf of NIOSH,
the CEC or the IPCS is responsible for the use which might be made of this
information. This card contains the collective views of the IPCS Peer Review Committee and may
not reflect in all cases all the detailed requirements included in national legislation
on the subject. The user should verify compliance of the cards with the relevant legislation
in the country of use.
The only modifications made to produce the U.S. version is inclusion of the OSHA PELs, NIOSH RELs and NIOSH IDLH values.
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