PRODUCT #: 108219 NAME: HEXACHLOROETHANE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 1:04PM
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SECTION 1. - - - - - - - - - CHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION- - - - - - - - - -
CATALOG #: 108219
NAME: HEXACHLOROETHANE
SECTION 2. - - - - - COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS - - - - - -
CAS #: 67-72-1
MF: C2CL6
EC NO: 200-666-4
SYNONYMS
AVLOTHANE * CARBON HEXACHLORIDE * DISTOKAL * DISTOPAN * DISTOPIN *
EGITOL * ETHANE HEXACHLORIDE * ETHYLENE HEXACHLORIDE * FALKITOL *
FASCIOLIN * HEXACHLOR-AETHAN (GERMAN) * HEXACHLORETHANE *
HEXACHLOROETHANE * 1,1,1,2,2,2-HEXACHLOROETHANE * HEXACHLOROETHANE
(ACGIH:OSHA) * HEXACHLOROETHYLENE * MOTTENHEXE * NCI-C04604 *
PERCHLOROETHANE * PHENOHEP * RCRA WASTE NUMBER U131 *
SECTION 3. - - - - - - - - - - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION - - - - - - - - -
LABEL PRECAUTIONARY STATEMENTS
TOXIC
MAY CAUSE CANCER.
HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
KIDNEYS
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
SECTION 4. - - - - - - - - - - FIRST-AID MEASURES- - - - - - - - - - -
IN CASE OF CONTACT, IMMEDIATELY FLUSH EYES OR SKIN WITH COPIOUS
AMOUNTS OF WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 MINUTES WHILE REMOVING CONTAMINATED
CLOTHING AND SHOES.
IF INHALED, REMOVE TO FRESH AIR. IF NOT BREATHING GIVE ARTIFICIAL
RESPIRATION. IF BREATHING IS DIFFICULT, GIVE OXYGEN.
IF SWALLOWED, WASH OUT MOUTH WITH WATER PROVIDED PERSON IS CONSCIOUS.
CALL A PHYSICIAN.
DISCARD CONTAMINATED CLOTHING AND SHOES.
SECTION 5. - - - - - - - - - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES - - - - - - - - - -
EXTINGUISHING MEDIA
WATER SPRAY.
CARBON DIOXIDE, DRY CHEMICAL POWDER OR APPROPRIATE FOAM.
SPECIAL FIREFIGHTING PROCEDURES
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS AND PROTECTIVE CLOTHING TO
PREVENT CONTACT WITH SKIN AND EYES.
UNUSUAL FIRE AND EXPLOSIONS HAZARDS
EMITS TOXIC FUMES UNDER FIRE CONDITIONS.
SECTION 6. - - - - - - - - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES- - - - - - - - -
EVACUATE AREA.
WEAR SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS, RUBBER BOOTS AND HEAVY
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PRODUCT #: 108219 NAME: HEXACHLOROETHANE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 1:04PM
RUBBER GLOVES.
WEAR DISPOSABLE COVERALLS AND DISCARD THEM AFTER USE.
SWEEP UP, PLACE IN A BAG AND HOLD FOR WASTE DISPOSAL.
AVOID RAISING DUST.
VENTILATE AREA AND WASH SPILL SITE AFTER MATERIAL PICKUP IS COMPLETE.
SECTION 7. - - - - - - - - - - HANDLING AND STORAGE- - - - - - - - - - -
REFER TO SECTION 8.
SECTION 8. - - - - - - EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION- - - - - -
WEAR APPROPRIATE NIOSH/MSHA-APPROVED RESPIRATOR, CHEMICAL-RESISTANT
GLOVES, SAFETY GOGGLES, OTHER PROTECTIVE CLOTHING.
SAFETY SHOWER AND EYE BATH.
USE ONLY IN A CHEMICAL FUME HOOD.
DO NOT BREATHE DUST.
AVOID ALL CONTACT.
DO NOT GET IN EYES, ON SKIN, ON CLOTHING.
AVOID PROLONGED OR REPEATED EXPOSURE.
WASH THOROUGHLY AFTER HANDLING.
CARCINOGEN.
IRRITANT.
KEEP TIGHTLY CLOSED.
STORE IN A COOL DRY PLACE.
SECTION 9. - - - - - - - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES - - - - - - -
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
MELTING POINT: 190 C TO 193 C
FLASHPOINT NONE
VAPOR PRESSURE: 0.4MM 20 C
SPECIFIC GRAVITY: 2.091
VAPOR DENSITY: 8.16
SECTION 10. - - - - - - - - -STABILITY AND REACTIVITY - - - - - - - - -
INCOMPATIBILITIES
STRONG OXIDIZING AGENTS
STRONG BASES
HAZARDOUS COMBUSTION OR DECOMPOSITION PRODUCTS
TOXIC FUMES OF:
CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE
HYDROGEN CHLORIDE GAS
PHOSGENE GAS
SECTION 11. - - - - - - - - - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - -
ACUTE EFFECTS
HARMFUL IF SWALLOWED, INHALED, OR ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN.
CAUSES EYE AND SKIN IRRITATION.
MATERIAL IS IRRITATING TO MUCOUS MEMBRANES AND UPPER
RESPIRATORY TRACT.
CHRONIC EFFECTS
CARCINOGEN.
DAMAGE TO THE LIVER
MAY CAUSE NERVOUS SYSTEM DISTURBANCES.
TARGET ORGAN(S):
KIDNEYS
RTECS #: KI4025000
ETHANE, HEXACHLORO-
TOXICITY DATA
ORL-RAT LD50:4460 MG/KG AIHAAP 40,187,1979
IPR-MUS LD50:4500 MG/KG ARZNAD 11,902,1961
SKN-RBT LD50:32 GM/KG AIHAAP 40,187,1979
ORL-GPG LD50:4970 MG/KG AIHAAP 40,187,1979
ONLY SELECTED REGISTRY OF TOXIC EFFECTS OF CHEMICAL SUBSTANCES
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PRODUCT #: 108219 NAME: HEXACHLOROETHANE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 1:04PM
(RTECS) DATA IS PRESENTED HERE. SEE ACTUAL ENTRY IN RTECS FOR
COMPLETE INFORMATION.
SECTION 12. - - - - - - - - - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
DATA NOT YET AVAILABLE.
SECTION 13. - - - - - - - - - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS - - - - - - - - -
DISSOLVE OR MIX THE MATERIAL WITH A COMBUSTIBLE SOLVENT AND BURN IN A
CHEMICAL INCINERATOR EQUIPPED WITH AN AFTERBURNER AND SCRUBBER.
OBSERVE ALL FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS.
SECTION 14. - - - - - - - - - - TRANSPORT INFORMATION - - - - - - - - -
CONTACT ALDRICH CHEMICAL COMPANY FOR TRANSPORTATION INFORMATION.
SECTION 15. - - - - - - - - - REGULATORY INFORMATION - - - - - - - - - -
EUROPEAN INFORMATION
TOXIC
R 45
MAY CAUSE CANCER.
R 20/21/22
HARMFUL BY INHALATION, IN CONTACT WITH SKIN AND IF SWALLOWED.
R 36/37/38
IRRITATING TO EYES, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM AND SKIN.
S 45
IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR IF YOU FEEL UNWELL, SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE
IMMEDIATELY (SHOW THE LABEL WHERE POSSIBLE).
S 26
IN CASE OF CONTACT WITH EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH PLENTY OF
WATER AND SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE.
S 36/37/39
WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING, GLOVES AND EYE/FACE
PROTECTION.
REVIEWS, STANDARDS, AND REGULATIONS
OEL=MAK
ACGIH TLV-ANIMAL CARCINOGEN DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1996
ACGIH TLV-TWA 9.7 MG/M3 (1 PPM) (SKIN) DTLVS* TLV/BEI,1996
IARC CANCER REVIEW:ANIMAL LIMITED EVIDENCE IMEMDT 20,467,1979
IARC CANCER REVIEW:HUMAN NO ADEQUATE DATA IMEMDT 20,467,1979
IARC CANCER REVIEW:GROUP 3 IMSUDL 7,56,1987
MSHA STANDARD-AIR:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) (SKIN)
DTLVS* 3,124,1971
OSHA PEL (GEN INDU):8H TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) (SKIN)
CFRGBR 29,1910.1000,1994
OSHA PEL (CONSTRUC):8H TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) (SKIN)
CFRGBR 29,1926.55,1994
OSHA PEL (SHIPYARD):8H TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) (SKIN)
CFRGBR 29,1915.1000,1993
OSHA PEL (FED CONT):8H TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) (SKIN)
CFRGBR 41,50-204.50,1994
OEL-AUSTRALIA:TWA 10 PPM (100 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-BELGIUM:TWA 1 PPM (9.7 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-DENMARK:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-FINLAND:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3);STEL 3 PPM (30 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-FRANCE:TWA 10 PPM (100 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-GERMANY:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3) JAN 1993
OEL-THE NETHERLANDS:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-THE PHILIPPINES:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-SWITZERLAND:TWA 1 PPM (10 MG/M3);SKIN JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 MG/M3 (RESP. DUST) JAN 1993
OEL-UNITED KINGDOM:TWA 5 PPM (50 MG/M3) (VAPOR) JAN 1993
OEL IN BULGARIA, COLOMBIA, JORDAN, KOREA CHECK ACGIH TLV
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PRODUCT #: 108219 NAME: HEXACHLOROETHANE
MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET, Valid 11/97 - 1/98
Printed Wednesday, March 12, 1903 1:04PM
OEL IN NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, VIETNAM CHECK ACGIH TLV
NIOSH REL TO HEXACHLOROETHANE-AIR:8H CA TWA 1 PPM
NIOSH* DHHS #92-100,1992
NOHS 1974: HZD 17385; NIS 5; TNF 219; NOS 9; TNE 1488
NOES 1983: HZD 17385; NIS 12; TNF 170; NOS 23; TNE 8516; TFE 576
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, POSITIVE/LIMITED: CARCINOGENICITY-MOUSE/RAT
EPA GENETOX PROGRAM 1988, NEGATIVE: HISTIDINE REVERSION-AMES TEST; S
CEREVISIAE-HOMOZYGOSIS
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(B) CHEMICAL INVENTORY
EPA TSCA 8(A) PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT INFORMATION, PROPOSED RULE
FEREAC 47,27009,82
EPA TSCA SECTION 8(D) UNPUBLISHED HEALTH/SAFETY STUDIES
ON EPA IRIS DATABASE
EPA TSCA TEST SUBMISSION (TSCATS) DATA BASE, APRIL 1997
NIOSH CURRENT INTELLIGENCE BULLETIN 27, 1978
NIOSH ANALYTICAL METHOD, 1994: HYDROCARBONS, HALOGENATED, 1003
NCI CARCINOGENESIS BIOASSAY (GAVAGE);CLEAR EVIDENCE:MOUSE
NCITR* NCI-TR-68,78
NTP CARCINOGENESIS STUDIES (GAVAGE);CLEAR EVIDENCE:RAT
NTPTR* NTP-TR-361,89
NCI CARCINOGENESIS BIOASSAY (GAVAGE);NO EVIDENCE:RAT
NCITR* NCI-TR-68,78
NTP 7TH ANNUAL REPORT ON CARCINOGENS, 1992 : ANTICIPATED TO BE
CARCINOGEN
NTP TOXICITY STUDIES, RPT# TOX-45, APRIL 1997
U.S. INFORMATION
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CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER.
SECTION 16. - - - - - - - - - - OTHER INFORMATION- - - - - - - - - - - -
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