September 2010

NIOSH Publication Number 2010-168c

Pentachloroethane
Synonyms & Trade Names Ethane pentachloride, Pentalin
CAS No. 76-01-7		RTECS No. KI6300000		DOT ID & Guide 1669 151
Formula CHCl₂CCl₃		Conversion		IDLH N.D. See: IDLH INDEX
Exposure Limits NIOSH REL : Handle with care in the workplace. See Appendix C (Chloroethanes) OSHA PEL : none				Measurement Methods NIOSH 2517
Physical Description Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor.
MW: 202.3	BP: 322°F	FRZ: -20°F	Sol: 0.05%	VP: 3 mmHg	IP: 11.28 eV
Sp.Gr: 1.68	Fl.P: ?	UEL: ?	LEL: ?
Combustible Liquid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities (Sodium-potassium alloy + bromoform), alkalis, metals, water [Note: Hydrolysis produces dichloroacetic acid. Reaction with alkalis & metals produces spontaneously explosive chloroacetylenes.]
Exposure Routes inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms In animals: irritation eyes, skin; lassitude (weakness, exhaustion), restlessness, irreg respiration, muscle incoordination; liver, kidney, lung changes
Target Organs Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system, liver, kidneys
Personal Protection/Sanitation (See protection codes) Skin: Prevent skin contact Eyes: Prevent eye contact Wash skin: When contaminated Remove: When wet or contaminated Change: No recommendation Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench				First Aid (See procedures) Eye: Irrigate immediately Skin: Soap wash Breathing: Respiratory support Swallow: Medical attention immediately
Respirator Recommendations Not available. Important additional information about respirator selection
See also: INTRODUCTION See ICSC CARD: 1394