Carbon tetrachloride PurTech Standard for GC [Includes all characterization data]
PurTech Standard
Synonym: Tetrachloromethane, perchloromethane
Linear Formula:
CCl4
Molecular Weight: 153.82 g/mol
CAS Number: 56-23-5
Properties
| Vapour pressure | 14.549 |
| Assay Purity | >= 99.5 % |
| B pt. | 77 °C |
| M pt. | -23°C |
| Density | 1.59 g/mol |
| 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 |
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| Signal word | Danger |
| HS Code | 29031400 |
| Storage Temp. | Store at 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 for fats oils and resins in fire extinguishers and as a precursor in the production of refrigerants and other chlorinated compounds though its use is now highly restricted.
Purpose
The primary purpose of carbon tetrachloride is to serve as a solvent and chemical intermediate but today it is mainly limited to controlled industrial and laboratory uses due to its toxicity and environmental hazards.
General Description
Carbon tetrachloride is a chlorinated organic compound with the chemical formula CCl consisting of one carbon atom bonded to four chlorine atoms and it is a colorless dense non-flammable liquid with a sweet odor.
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