Hexachloroethane
Synonyms & Trade Names
Carbon hexachloride, Ethane hexachloride, Perchloroethane
Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL
Ca TWA 1 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A See Appendix C (Chloroethanes)OSHA PEL
TWA 1 ppm (10 mg/m3) [skin]Measurement Methods
Physical Description
Colorless crystals with a camphor-like odor.
Molecular Weight
236.7
Boiling Point
Sublimes
Melting Point
368°F (Sublimes)
Solubility
(72°F): 0.005%
Vapor Pressure
0.2 mmHg
Ionization Potential
11.22 eV
Specific Gravity
2.09
Flash Point
NA
Upper Explosive Limit
NA
Lower Explosive Limit
NA
Noncombustible Solid
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Alkalis; metals such as zinc, cadmium, aluminum, hot iron & mercury
Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms
irritation eyes, skin, mucous membrane; In Animals: kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys
Cancer Site
[in animals: liver cancer]
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
Skin:Prevent skin contact
Eyes:Prevent eye contact
Wash skin:When contaminated/Daily
Remove:When wet or contaminated
Change:Daily
Provide:Eyewash, Quick drench
First Aid
(See procedures)
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
Eye:Irrigate immediately
Skin:Soap wash immediately
Breathing:Respiratory support
Swallow:Medical attention immediately
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
See also
INTRODUCTION
ICSC CARD: 0051
Page last reviewed: October 30, 2019
Content
source: National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health