TETRACHLOROETHYLENE

Tetrachloroethylene is a colorless liquid with a mild chloroform like odor

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Product Details

Generic / Chemical Name

TETRA CHLORO ETHYLENE

Safety Data (MSDS)

Porduct Name               TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Part Number   RXSOL-30-6528-330

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Product name       Cas No                        EC No              Weight                         Formula                   
Tetrachloroethylene  127-18-4 204-825-9 165,83 g/mol C2Cl4
Signal Word  Warning
Hazard Statements H315 Causes skin irritation. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H411 Toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
Precautionary statements   P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P302 + P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention
Classification of  the substance    or  mixture No data available
Supplemental Hazard    Statements No data available
Other hazards  This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher. 

General advice First aiders need to protect themselves. Show this material safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance
If inhaled After inhalation fresh air. Immediately call in physician. 
Eye Contact  After eye contact rinse out with plenty of water. Immediately call in ophthalmologist. Remove contact lenses.
Swallowed After swallowing immediately make victim drink water (two glasses at most). Consult a physician.
Skin Contact   In case of skin contactTake off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/ shower. Consult a physician.
Inhalation No data available
Ingestion No data available
Most important    symptoms and effects,  both acute and delaye  The most important known symptoms and effects are described in the labelling (see section 2.2) and/or in section 11
Indication of any immediate medical        attention and special treatment needed  No data available

Flammability                                                  No data available
Suitable extinguishing media  Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment.
Unsuitable extinguishing media For this substance/mixture no limitations of extinguishing agents are given. 
Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture  Carbon oxides Hydrogen chloride gas Not combustible. Fire may cause evolution of: Hydrogen chloride gas, Phosgene Ambient fire may liberate hazardous vapours.
Further information Suppress (knock down) gases/vapors/mists with a water spray jet. Prevent fire extinguishing water from contaminating surface water or the ground water system
Hazardous combustion
products
No data available
Advice for firefighters Stay in danger area only with self-contained breathing apparatus. Prevent skin contact by keeping a safe distance or by wearing suitable protective clothing.
Protective Equipment No data available
Specific Hazards Arising from the Chemical No data available

Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Advice for non-emergency personnel: Do not breathe vapors, aerosols. Avoid substance contact. Ensure adequate ventilation. Evacuate the danger area, observe emergency procedures, consult an expert. For personal protection see section 8
Spillage No data available
Personal Protection No data available
Enviromental Precaution Do not let product enter drains. Risk of explosion.
Methods and materials for
containment and cleaning
Cover drains. Collect, bind, and pump off spills. Observe possible material restrictions (see sections 7 and 10). Take up dry. Dispose of properly. Clean up affected area. Avoid generation of dusts.
Reference to other sections    For disposal see section 13.

Advice on protection against    fire and    explosion No data available
Incompatible materials  No data available
Hygiene measures Immediately change contaminated clothing. Apply preventive skin protection. Wash hands and face after working with substance. For precautions see section 2.2.
Advice on safe handling  Work under hood. Do not inhale substance/mixture. Avoid generation of vapours/aerosols
Conditions for safe storage including any  incompatibilities 

No data available

Storage conditions Protected from light.Tightly closed. Keep in a well-ventilated place. Keep locked up or in an area accessible only to qualified or authorized persons. Recommended storage temperature see product label
Storage class Storage class (TRGS 510) 6.1D Non-combustible, acute toxic Cat.3 / toxic hazardous materials or hazardous materials causing chronic effects
Specific end use(s) Apart from the uses mentioned in section 1.2 no other specific uses are stipulated
Advice on general  occupational  hygiene No data available

Exposure controls  Personal protective equipment 
Engineering Control No data available
Eye/face protection Use equipment for eye protection tested and approved under appropriate government standards such as NIOSH (US) or EN 166(EU). Safety glasses
Body Protection Protective clothing.
Skin protection This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 please contact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Full contact Material: Viton® Minimum layer thickness: 0,7 mm Break through time: 480 min Material tested:Vitoject® (KCL 890 / Aldrich Z677698, Size M) This recommendation applies only to the product stated in the safety data sheet, supplied by us and for the designated use. When dissolving in or mixing with other substances and under conditions deviating from those stated in EN374 pleasecontact the supplier of CE-approved gloves (e.g. KCL GmbH, D-36124 Eichenzell, Internet: www.kcl.de). Splash contact Material: Nitrile rubber Minimum layer thickness: 0,4 mm Break through time: 240 min Material tested:Camatril® (KCL 730 / Aldrich Z677442, Size M)
Respiratory protection
Recommended Filter type Filter A (acc. to DIN 3181) for vapours of organic compounds The entrepeneur has to ensure that maintenance, cleaning and testing of respiratory protective devices are carried out according to the instructions of the producer. These measures have to be properly documented.
Other Protection  Measure No data available

Physical state Liquid
Colour Colorless
Odour No data available 
Odor Threshold No data available
pH 6-9 at 100 g/l at 20 °C
Melting Point -22,0 °C
Boiling Point 120,0 - 122,0 °C
Flash Point No data available 
Evaporation Rate No data available
Flammability (solid, gas) No data available
Explosive limits No data Available
Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits Upper explosion limit 20,8 %(V) Lower explosion limit 4,9 %(V)
Autoignition temperature No data available
Decomposition temperature  No data available 
Vapour pressure 25,3 hPa at 25,0 °C 17,3 hPa at 20,0 °C    
Viscosity Dynamic 0,844 mPa.s at 25 °C 
Density 1,62 g/cm3
Relative Density No data available 
Specific Gravity No data available 
Partition coefficient Log Pow2,53 at 23 °C - Bioaccumulation is not expected.
Explosive properties No data available 
Solubility 0,15 g/l at 25 °C
Ignition temperature No data available
Particle characteristics No data available 

Reactivity                        No data available
Chemical stability The product is chemically stable under standard ambient conditions (room temperature)
Possibilityof hazardous  reactions Risk of explosion with  Alkali metals Aluminum sodium amide Barium nitrogen dioxide Oxygen with alkali hydroxides Exothermic reaction with: strong alkalis Alkaline earth metals strong alkalis Light metals Powdered metals Oxidizing agents Strong acids Strong bases nitrous gases Risk of ignition or formation of inflammable gases or vapours with: zinc oxide with Aluminum
Conditions to    avoid No data available
Incompatible materials
Various plastics
Hazardous decomposition products In the event of fire: see section 5

Acute toxicity  LD50 Oral - Rat - male and female - 3.420 mg/kg (OECD Test Guideline 401)  (ECHA) 
Skin corrosion/irritation Skin - Rabbit  Skin irritation - 4 h (OECD Test Guideline 404)  (ECHA)
Serious eye      damage/irritation Eyes - Rabbit  Mild eye irritation - 24 h (Draize Test) (RTECS
Respiratory or skin    sensitization  Local lymph node assay (LLNA) - Mouse  May cause sensitization by skin contact. (OECD Test Guideline 429) (ECHA)
Carcinogenicity Suspected of causing cancer.
Germ cell        mutagenicity  Test Type: Chromosome aberration test in vitro Test system: Chinese hamster ovary cells Metabolic activation: with and without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 473 Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA) Test Type: Ames test Test system: Salmonella typhimurium Metabolic activation: without metabolic activation Method: OECD Test Guideline 471 Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA) Test Type: Micronucleus test Species: Mouse Application Route: Intraperitoneal Method: OECD Test Guideline 474 Result: negative Remarks: (ECHA)
Reproductive toxicity  No data available
Specific target  organ  toxicity -   single    exposure  
May cause drowsiness or dizziness.
Additional Information The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher. Repeated dose toxicity - Mouse - female - Oral - LOAEL (Lowest observed adverse effect level) - 390 mg/kg narcosis, Liver injury may occur., Kidney injury may occur.

Persistence and    degradability Biodegradability aerobic - Exposure time 28 d 11 % - Not readily biodegradable. (OECD Test Guideline 301C)
Toxicity to fish  Flow-through test LC50 - Oncorhynchus mykiss (rainbow trout) - 5 mg/l - 96 h  (ECHA)
Toxicity to daphnia and other  aquatic invertebrates EC50 - Daphnia magna (Water flea) - 7,50 mg/l - 48 h
Toxicity No data available
Toxicity to bacteria   No data available
Toxicity to algae No data available
Bioaccumulation Potential Bioaccumulation Lepomis macrochirus (Bluegill) - 21 d - 0,00343 mg/l(Tetrachlorethylene) Bioconcentration factor (BCF): 49
Mobility in soil No data availalble
Results of PBT and vPvB   assessment This substance/mixture contains no components considered to be either persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic (PBT), or very persistent and very bioaccumulative (vPvB) at levels of 0.1% or higher.
Endocrine disrupting        properties  The substance/mixture does not contain components considered to have endocrine disrupting properties according to REACH Article 57(f) or Commission Delegated regulation (EU) 2017/2100 or Commission Regulation (EU) 2018/605 at levels of 0.1% or higher
Other adverse effects No data availalble

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Contaminated packaging No data available
Waste treatment  Method No data available

UN number ADR/RID:1897 IMDG:1897  

IATA:1897

UN proper    shipping  name  ADR/RID:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE IMDG:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE IATA:TETRACHLOROETHYLENE
Transport hazard  class(es)               ADR/RID:6.1 IMDG:6.1            IATA:6.1
Packaging group ADR/RID:lll                          IMDG:lll IATA:lll
Environmental hazards ADR/RID:Yes                                    IMDG:Yes                    IATA:No
Special precautions for  user    Tunnel restriction code  (E)                                 
Further information No data available    

Safety, health and environmental    regulations/legislation specific for   the      substance or mixture This material safety data sheet complies with the requirements of Regulation (EC) No. 1907/2006.
Other regulations Observe work restrictions regarding maternity protection in accordance to Dir 92/85/EEC or stricter national regulations where applicable. Take note of Dir 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work.
Chemical Safety Assessment A Chemical Safety Assessment has been carried out for this substance.

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