Hexachlorobutadiene
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CAS
87-68-3
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Cl2C=CClCCl=CCl2
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RTECS
EJ0700000
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Synonyms & Trade Names
HCBD; Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Hexachlorobutadiene; Perchlorobutadiene
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DOT ID & Guide
2279 / 151
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Exposure
Limits
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NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.02 ppm (0.24 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A
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OSHA PEL†: none
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IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
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Conversion
1 ppm = 10.66 mg/m3
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Physical Description
Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, turpentine-like odor.
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MW: 260.7
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BP: 419°F
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FRZ: -6°F
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Sol: Insoluble
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VP: 0.2 mmHg
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IP: ?
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Sp.Gr: 1.55
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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
Oxidizers
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2543
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 immediately
Breathing: Respiratory support
Swallow: Medical attention immediately
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Respirator Recommendations
NIOSH
At concentrations above the NIOSH REL, or where there is no REL, at any detectable concentration:
(APF = 10,000) Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode
(APF = 10,000) Any supplied-air respirator that has a full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other positive-pressure mode in combination with an auxiliary self-contained positive-pressure breathing apparatus
Escape:
(APF = 50) Any air-purifying, full-facepiece respirator (gas mask) with a chin-style, front- or back-mounted organic vapor canister/Any appropriate escape-type, self-contained breathing apparatus
Important additional information about respirator selection
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
In animals: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys
Cancer Site
[in animals: kidney tumors]
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See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0896 |
