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Synonyms & Trade Names
HCBD; Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Hexachlorobutadiene; Perchlorobutadiene
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CAS No.
87-68-3
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RTECS No.
EJ0700000
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DOT ID & Guide
2279 151
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FormulaCl2C=CClCCl=CCl2 |
Conversion
1 ppm = 10.66 mg/m3 |
IDLH
Ca [N.D.]
See: IDLH INDEX
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Exposure Limits
NIOSH REL: Ca TWA 0.02 ppm (0.24 mg/m3) [skin] See Appendix A
OSHA PEL: none
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Measurement Methods
NIOSH 2543
See: NMAM or OSHA Methods |
Physical Description
Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, turpentine-like odor.
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MW: 260.7
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BP: 419°F |
FRZ: -6°F |
Sol: Insoluble |
VP: 0.2 mmHg |
IP: ? |
Sp.Gr: 1.55 |
Fl.P: ? |
UEL: ? |
LEL: ? |
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| Combustible Liquid |
Incompatibilities & Reactivities
Oxidizers
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Exposure Routes
inhalation, skin absorption, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
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Symptoms
In animals: irritation eyes, skin, respiratory system; kidney damage; [potential occupational carcinogen]
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Target Organs
Eyes, skin, respiratory system, kidneys
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Cancer Site[in animals: kidney tumors] |
Personal Protection/Sanitation
(See protection codes)
Skin: Prevent skin contact
Eyes: Prevent eye contact
Wash skin: When contaminated
Remove: When wet or contaminated
Change: No recommendation
Provide: Eyewash, Quick drench |
First Aid
(See procedures)
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
Important additional information about respirator selection |
| See also: INTRODUCTION
See ICSC CARD: 0896
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