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