Carcinogenicity, Category 2
Specific target organ toxicity – repeated exposure, Category 1
Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term (Chronic) - Category Chronic 2
H351 Suspected of causing cancer
H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
P203 Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use.
P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/...
P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.
P264 Wash ... thoroughly after handling.
P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.
P273 Avoid release to the environment.
P318 IF exposed or concerned, get medical advice.
P319 Get medical help if you feel unwell.
P391 Collect spillage.
P405 Store locked up.
P501 Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal.
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Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Refer for medical attention .
Irritation of skin, lungs, eyes, and mucous membrane; depression of central nervous system; and toxicity similar to tetrachloroethanes. (USCG, 1999)
Immediate first aid: Ensure that adequate decontamination has been carried out. If patient is not breathing, start artificial respiration, preferably with a demand-valve resuscitator, bag-valve-mask device, or pocket mask, as trained. Perform CPR as necessary. Immediately flush contaminated eyes with gently flowing water. Do not induce vomiting. If vomiting occurs, lean patient forward or place on left side (head-down position, if possible) to maintain an open airway and prevent aspiration. Keep patient quiet and maintain normal body temperature. Obtain medical attention. Halogenated aliphatic hydrocarbons and related compounds
To fight fire use water, carbon dioxide, dry chemical.
Special Hazards of Combustion Products: Contain irritating and toxic chloride vapors. Behavior in Fire: Decomposes and produces toxic gases. (USCG, 1999)
In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Personal protection: filter respirator for organic gases and vapours adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment.
Absorb the spills with paper towels or the like materials. Place in a hood to evaporate. Dispose by burning the towel.
Handling in a well ventilated place. Wear suitable protective clothing. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Avoid formation of dust and aerosols. Use non-sparking tools. Prevent fire caused by electrostatic discharge steam.
Separated from food and feedstuffs, strong bases and powdered metals. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.Separated from food and feedstuffs, strong bases and powdered metals. Well closed. Keep in a well-ventilated room.
MAK: 42 mg/m3, 5 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2)
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Ensure adequate ventilation. Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice. Set up emergency exits and the risk-elimination area.
Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.
Protective gloves.
Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.
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Pentachloroethane is a colorless liquid with a chloroform-like odor. Insoluble in water and denser than water. Toxic by inhalation and ingestion. May irritate skin and eyes. Used as a solvent.
COLORLESS LIQUID
Chloroform-like
-95°C(lit.)
162°C
Combustible Liquid
Not flammable by standard tests in air.
-22°C(lit.)
May self-ignite.
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2.49X10-3 Pa-sec at 20 deg C
less than 0.1 mg/mL at 70° F (NTP, 1992)
log Kow = 3.22
3.4 mm Hg at 68° F ; 6 mm Hg at 86° F (NTP, 1992)
1.68
7.2 (NTP, 1992) (Relative to Air)
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Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts violently with strong bases, powdered metals and sodium-potassium alloy. This generates explosion and toxic hazard.
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MODERATE, WHEN EXPOSED TO HEAT OR FLAME.The vapour is heavier than air.A mixture of PENTACHLOROETHANE with potassium may explode after a short delay. Reaction with alkalis or metals will produce a violent reaction. This compound also reacts violently with NaK alloy + bromoform. It is incompatible with strong oxidizing agents. (NTP, 1992)
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Mixtures of sodium-potassium alloy & ... pentachloroethane can explode on standing at room temperature. They are especially sensitive to impact.
When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of /hydrogen chloride/.
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Evaluation: No epidemiological data relevant to the carcinogenicity of pentachloroethane were found. There is limited evidence in experimental animals for the carcinogenicity of pentachloroethane. Overall evaluation: Pentachloroethane is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans (Group 3).
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The substance is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. The substance may cause effects on the central nervous system. This may result in depression.
The substance defats the skin, which may cause dryness or cracking. The substance may have effects on the nervous system. This may result in impaired functions.
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.
ANAEROBIC: The degradation of pentachloroethane in the environment is expected to be dominated by abiotic processes(1,2). Pentachloroethane at a concentration of approximately 0.9 umol/L in groundwater samples (pH 6.6-6.7, 25 deg C) was degraded by greater than 90% and approximately 100% after 30 days in an non-steriled and sterile (poisoned by addition of 10 mg/L deoxygenated mercuric chloride) sample, respectively(1). Pentachloroethane at a concentration of 5 umol/L in anoxic lake water containing high concentrations of the reductants hydrogen sulfide and polysulfide was degraded by 91 and 86% after 10 days in unaltered and filter sterilized systems, respectively (pH 6.8, 25 deg C)(2).
A bioconcentration factor of 67 was measured for pentachloroethane in bluegill sunfish(1). According to a classification scheme(2), this BCF suggests the potential for bioconcentration in aquatic organisms is moderate(SRC).
The Koc of pentachloroethane is estimated as 1340(SRC), using a log Kow of 3.22(1) and a regression-derived equation(2). According to a classification scheme(3), this estimated Koc value suggests that pentachloroethane is expected to have low mobility in soil.
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The material can be disposed of by removal to a licensed chemical destruction plant or by controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing. Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal. Do not discharge to sewer systems.
Containers can be triply rinsed (or equivalent) and offered for recycling or reconditioning. Alternatively, the packaging can be punctured to make it unusable for other purposes and then be disposed of in a sanitary landfill. Controlled incineration with flue gas scrubbing is possible for combustible packaging materials.
ADR/RID: UN1669 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: UN1669 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: UN1669 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: PENTACHLOROETHANE (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: PENTACHLOROETHANE (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: PENTACHLOROETHANE (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: 6.1 (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: II (For reference only, please check.)
IMDG: II (For reference only, please check.)
IATA: II (For reference only, please check.)
ADR/RID: Yes
IMDG: Yes
IATA: Yes
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Use of alcoholic beverages enhances the harmful effect.Depending on the degree of exposure, periodic medical examination is suggested.