Name:
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE DENSITY STANDARD
Synonym:
Ethylene tetrachloride; Tetrachlorethylene; Perchloroethylene; Perchlorethylen
CAS:
127-18-4
Section 1 - Chemical Product
MSDS Name:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE DENSITY STANDARD
Synonym:Ethylene tetrachloride; Tetrachlorethylene; Perchloroethylene; Perchlorethylen
Synonym:Ethylene tetrachloride; Tetrachlorethylene; Perchloroethylene; Perchlorethylen
Section 2 - COMPOSITION, INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS
| CAS# | Chemical Name | emsds | EINECS# |
| 127-18-4 | TETRACHLOROETHYLENE DENSITY STANDARD | 204-825-9 |
| Hazard Symbols: XN Risk Phrases: 40 |
Section 3 - HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION
EMERGENCY OVERVIEW
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, and emotional instability.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause respiratory tract cancer. May cause adverse nervous system effects including muscle tremors and incoordination.
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Potential Health Effects
Eye:
May cause eye irritation.
Skin:
Exposure may cause irritation and possible burns. May be absorbed through the skin.
Ingestion:
Aspiration hazard. May cause central nervous system depression, kidney damage, and liver damage. Symptoms may include: headache, excitement, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, stupor, and coma. May cause gastrointestinal irritation with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Inhalation:
Inhalation of vapor may cause respiratory tract irritation. May cause central nervous system effects including vertigo, anxiety, depression, muscle incoordination, and emotional instability.
Chronic:
Possible cancer hazard based on tests with laboratory animals.
Prolonged or repeated skin contact may cause defatting and dermatitis. May cause respiratory tract cancer. May cause adverse nervous system effects including muscle tremors and incoordination.
May cause liver and kidney damage. May cause reproductive and fetal effects.
Section 4 - FIRST AID MEASURES
Eyes: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical aid.
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Skin:
Get medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Flush skin with plenty of soap and water.
Ingestion:
If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or water.
Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get medical aid.
Inhalation:
Remove from exposure and move to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical aid.
Notes to Physician:
Section 5 - FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES
General Information:
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
As in any fire, wear a self-contained breathing apparatus in pressure-demand, MSHA/NIOSH (approved or equivalent), and full protective gear.
Extinguishing Media:
Substance is noncombustible; use agent most appropriate to extinguish surrounding fire.
Section 6 - ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES
General Information: Use proper personal protective equipment as indicated in Section 8.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Flush down the spill with a large amount of water. Provide ventilation.
Spills/Leaks:
Absorb spill with inert material (e.g. vermiculite, sand or earth), then place in suitable container. Clean up spills immediately, observing precautions in the Protective Equipment section. Flush down the spill with a large amount of water. Provide ventilation.
Section 7 - HANDLING and STORAGE
Handling:
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not reuse this container. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid breathing vapors from heated material. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Keep away from flames and other sources of high temperatures that may cause material to form vapors.
Storage:
Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Wash thoroughly after handling. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. Use with adequate ventilation. Do not reuse this container. Avoid prolonged or repeated contact with skin. Avoid breathing vapors from heated material. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Keep container tightly closed. Avoid ingestion and inhalation.
Keep away from flames and other sources of high temperatures that may cause material to form vapors.
Storage:
Keep away from heat and flame. Store in a cool, dry place. Keep containers tightly closed.
Section 8 - EXPOSURE CONTROLS, PERSONAL PROTECTION
Engineering Controls:
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 127-18-4: United Kingdom, OES - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, OES - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 689 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 200 ppm Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 25 ppm VLE; 172 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 695 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 50 ppm VME; 335 mg/m3 VME Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Malaysia: 25 ppm TWA; 170 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 35 ppm MAC; 240 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 25 ppm VLA-ED; 172 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 689 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Use process enclosure, local exhaust ventilation, or other engineering controls to control airborne levels below recommended exposure limits.
Exposure Limits CAS# 127-18-4: United Kingdom, OES - TWA: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA United Kingdom, OES - STEL: 100 ppm STEL; 689 mg/m3 STEL United States OSHA: 100 ppm TWA; 200 ppm Ceiling Belgium - TWA: 25 ppm VLE; 172 mg/m3 VLE Belgium - STEL: 100 ppm VLE; 695 mg/m3 VLE France - VME: 50 ppm VME; 335 mg/m3 VME Germany: 50 ppm TWA; 345 mg/m3 TWA Germany: Skin absorber Malaysia: 25 ppm TWA; 170 mg/m3 TWA Netherlands: 35 ppm MAC; 240 mg/m3 MAC Russia: 10 mg/m3 TWA Spain: 25 ppm VLA-ED; 172 mg/m3 VLA-ED Spain: 100 ppm VLA-EC; 689 mg/m3 VLA-EC Personal Protective Equipment Eyes: Not available.
Skin:
Wear appropriate protective gloves to prevent skin exposure.
Clothing:
Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin exposure.
Respirators:
A respiratory protection program that meets OSHAs 29 CFR 1910.134 and ANSI Z88.2 requirements or European Standard EN 149 must be followed whenever workplace conditions warrant a respirators use.
Section 9 - PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES
Physical State: Liquid
Color: Clear colourless liquid
Odor: Sweet odor.
pH: Not available.
Vapor Pressure: 15.8 mm Hg
Viscosity: Not available.
Boiling Point: 119 deg C
Freezing/Melting Point: 0 deg C
Autoignition Temperature: Not available.
Flash Point: Not available.
Explosion Limits, lower: Not available.
Explosion Limits, upper: Not available.
Decomposition Temperature:
Solubility in water:
Specific Gravity/Density: 1.6000g/cm3
Molecular Formula: C2Cl4
Molecular Weight: 165.83
Section 10 - STABILITY AND REACTIVITY
Chemical Stability:
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases, metals, liquid oxygen, dinitrogen tetraoxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Stable under normal temperatures and pressures.
Conditions to Avoid:
Incompatible materials, excess heat.
Incompatibilities with Other Materials:
Strong bases, metals, liquid oxygen, dinitrogen tetraoxide.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:
Hydrogen chloride, phosgene, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide.
Hazardous Polymerization: Will not occur.
Section 11 - TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION
RTECS#:
CAS# 127-18-4: KX3850000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 127-18-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 162 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 810 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5200 ppm/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 35000 mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 20200 mg/m3/6H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 34200 mg/m3/8H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4100 ppm/6H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 8100 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6400 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2629 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE DENSITY STANDARD - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to California: carcinogen, initial date 4/1/88 NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 2A carcinogen Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
CAS# 127-18-4: KX3850000 LD50/LC50:
CAS# 127-18-4: Draize test, rabbit, eye: 162 mg Mild; Draize test, rabbit, eye: 500 mg/24H Mild; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 810 mg/24H Severe; Draize test, rabbit, skin: 500 mg/24H Mild; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 5200 ppm/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 35000 mg/m3/4H; Inhalation, mouse: LC50 = 20200 mg/m3/6H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 34200 mg/m3/8H; Inhalation, rat: LC50 = 4100 ppm/6H; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 8100 mg/kg; Oral, mouse: LD50 = 6400 mg/kg; Oral, rat: LD50 = 2629 mg/kg.
Carcinogenicity:
TETRACHLOROETHYLENE DENSITY STANDARD - ACGIH: A3 - Confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to California: carcinogen, initial date 4/1/88 NTP: Suspect carcinogen IARC: Group 2A carcinogen Other:
See actual entry in RTECS for complete information.
Section 12 - ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION
Other No information available.
Section 13 - DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS
Dispose of in a manner consistent with federal, state, and local regulations.
Section 14 - TRANSPORT INFORMATION
IATA
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing Group: III
IMO
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing Group: III
RID/ADR
Shipping Name: TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Hazard Class: 6.1
UN Number: 1897
Packing group: III
USA RQ: CAS# 127-18-4: 100 lb final RQ; 45.4 kg final RQ
Section 15 - REGULATORY INFORMATION
European/International Regulations
European Labeling in Accordance with EC Directives
Hazard Symbols: XN
Risk Phrases:
R 40 Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect.
Safety Phrases:
S 23 Do not inhale gas/fumes/vapour/spray.
S 36/37 Wear suitable protective clothing and
gloves.
WGK (Water Danger/Protection)
CAS# 127-18-4: 3
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