Carbon tetrachloride PurSolv Hyper for HPLC, >=99.9%

PurSolv Hyper for HPLC


Linear Formula:  CCl4
Molecular Weight:  153.82 g/mol
CAS Number: 56-23-5

Properties

Vapour pressure 121.3 hPa at 20°C
Water Solubility Insoluble
Assay Purity >=99.9%
Refractive index 1.460-1.461
B pt. 76-77 °C
M pt. -23°C
Density 1.594 g/mL at 25°C (lit.)
Form Liquid

Safety Information

Hazard Statement(s) H301 + H311 + H331,H351,H372,H412,H420
Precautionary Statement  P273 - P280 - P301 + P310 - P302 + P352 + P312 - P304 + P340 + P311 - P502
GHS Pictogram
Signal word Danger
HS Code 29031400
Storage Temp. Room Temperature
Storage Class 6.1B - Non-combustible acute toxic Cat. 1 and 2 / very toxic hazardous materials
UN Number 1846

Description

Application
It has been used as a solvent refrigerant and in fire extinguishers though its use is now highly restricted.

Purpose
Its purpose was to dissolve organic substances and serve in industrial processes but it is largely phased out due to toxicity and environmental harm.

General Description
Carbon tetrachloride is a colorless non-flammable liquid with a sweet odor composed of one carbon atom bonded to four chlorine atoms.