Carbon tetrachloride
NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogen
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Health Hazard
Safety Data Sheets
| Manufacturer | Download |
|---|---|
| LOBA | Download PDF |
| Sigma Aldrich | Download PDF |
| Strem | Download PDF |
Hazard Statements
| Code | Statement | Hazard Class |
|---|---|---|
H301 |
Toxic if swallowed | Acute toxicity, oral |
H311 |
Toxic in contact with skin | Acute toxicity, dermal |
H317 |
May cause an allergic skin reaction | Sensitization, Skin |
H331 |
Toxic if inhaled | Acute toxicity, inhalation |
H351 |
Suspected of causing cancer | Carcinogenicity |
H372 |
Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure | Specific target organ toxicity, repeated exposure |
H402 |
Harmful to aquatic life | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, acute hazard |
H412 |
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects | Hazardous to the aquatic environment, long-term hazard |
H420 |
Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere | Hazardous to the ozone layer |
Precautionary Statements
| Code | Statement |
|---|---|
P203 |
Obtain, read and follow all safety instructions before use. |
P260 |
Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P261 |
Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. |
P262 |
Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. |
P264 |
Wash hands [and ...] thoroughly after handling. |
P270 |
Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. |
P271 |
Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. |
P272 |
Contaminated work clothing should not be allowed out of the workplace. |
P273 |
Avoid release to the environment. |
P280 |
Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection/hearing protection/... |
P301+P316 |
IF SWALLOWED: Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P302+P352 |
IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water/... |
P304+P340 |
IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. |
P316 |
Get emergency medical help immediately. |
P318 |
if exposed or concerned, get medical advice. |
P319 |
Get medical help if you feel unwell. |
P321 |
Specific treatment (see information on this label and safety datasheet)). |
P330 |
Rinse mouth. |
P333+P317 |
If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical help. |
P361+P364 |
Take off immediately all contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P362+P364 |
Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. |
P403+P233 |
Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. |
P405 |
Store locked up. |
P501 |
Dispose of contents/container to ... |
P502 |
Refer to manufacturer or supplier for information on recovery or recycling |
Exposure Limits
| OSHA PEL | 10 ppm |
| NIOSH STEL | 2 ppm |
| NIOSH IDLH | 200 ppm |
| Skin Notation | Yes — can be absorbed through skin |
Physical Properties
Clear liquid with a characteristic odor.
| Boiling Point | 170.1°F |
| Vapor Pressure | 91 mmHg |
| Specific Gravity | 1.59 |
NFPA 704 Diamond
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Fire
Reactivity
Synonyms
carbon chloride; carbon tet; Freon® 10; Halon® 104; tetrachloromethane
Data Sources
- GHS Classification: PubChem CID 5943
- OSHA PEL: OSHA Occupational Chemical Database
- NIOSH REL/IDLH: NIOSH Pocket Guide
Disclaimer: This information is compiled from public regulatory databases for reference only. It does not replace the manufacturer's Safety Data Sheet (SDS). Always consult the official SDS for your specific product before handling chemicals.
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