Safety data sheet northwest missouri state university. Integrated risk information system iris march 2010. It is a severe irritant, and can cause immediate, severe inflammation of the eyes, nose and. The results from the sampling are shown in table 1. Material safety data sheet carbon tetrachloride msds. Other companies are charging thousands of dollars to set up accounts and give you access to. Scope of the risk evaluation for carbon tetrachloride epa. Sds of carbon tetrachloride, safety data sheets, cas 56235. Summary of carbon tetrachloride personal monitoring air samples obtained from.
Combustion produces carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide along with thick smoke. If inhaled if breathed in, move person into fresh air. Corrosive effect can also occur in the respiratory tract in case of inhalation and in the. Carbon tetrachloride has a mutagenic effect and induces aneuploidy in several invitro systems. Special protective equipment and precautions for firefighters. This reference material rm is intended for use in the evaluation of procedures and working standards in used in the measurement of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane. Carbon tetrachloride, also known by many other names such as tetrachloromethane, also recognised by the iupac, carbon tet in the cleaning industry, halon104 in firefighting, and refrigerant10 in hvacr.
Carbon tetrachloride can be manufactured by the chlorination of methyl chloride according to the following reaction. Carbon tetra chloride material safety data sheet cas no 56. The voltage and internal resistance are measured and recorded. Carbon tetrachloride ccl 4 is regarded as highly toxic. Carbon tetrachloride ii disclaimer the use of company or product names is for identification only and does not imply endorsement by the agency for toxic substances and disease registry. Production volume of carbon tetrachloride in chemical data reporting. There is no antidote for carbon tetrachloride poisoning. If a hazard, exposure, condition of use or potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation has not been discussed, epa, at this point in time, is not intending to include it in the scope of the risk evaluation. For example, use appropriate personal protective equipment ppe and try to. Carbon tetrachloride is a clear, nonflammable liquid which is almost insoluble in water. Chemical product and company identification boc gases, division of the boc group, inc.
Problem formulation of the risk evaluation for carbon. Dichloromethane is a member of the class of chloromethanes that is methane in which two of the hydrogens have been replaced by chlorine. In case of contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for a t least 15 minutes. Carbon tetrachloride product stewardship summary version. Chlorobromomethane may damage the liver and may affect the kidneys. Environmental protection agency office of research and development office of health and. This fact sheet is provided to fulfill new york state department of health requirements for preparation of generic fact sheets under article 27 title 24, section 272405 of the environmental conservation. Corrosives corrosive substances causes destructive burns on the tissue by chemical action at the site of contact. Evaluation of carbon disulfide as an alternative to carbon. Epa540186039 september 1984 health effects assessment for carbon tetrachloride u. Show this safety data sheet to the doctor in attendance. Carbon bisulfide safety data sheet ghs product identifier other means of identification 24hour telephone section 1.
Analytical methods for the determination of carbon tetrachloride in biological samples are summarized in table. Tenant notification fact sheet for carbon tetrachloride. Entry in the material safety data sheet hyperglossary at ilpi. Msds 3009 page 1 of 6 material safety data sheet 1. Ccl4 was rapidly taken up, for example, by the brain and liver. If a hazard, exposure, condition of use or potentially exposed or susceptible subpopulation has not been. Use water spray, alcoholresistant foam, dry chemical or carbon dioxide. A sample of carbon tetrachloride, a liquid once used in. Carbon tetrachloride carbon tet is a nonflammable colorless liquid with a heavy, sweet odor.
None of the following substances will be exposed, leaked, or emitted during. Two samples of carbon tetrachloride formula ccl4 were decomposed into carbon and chlorine. A sample of carbon tetrachloride, a liquid once used in dry cleaning, has a mass of 39. Samples obtained from osha inspections conducted between 20 and 2016. A detailed comparison of the performance of carbon tetrachloride and. Uses advised against food, drug, pesticide or biocidal product use. Ccl 4 has become a model for the study of agents that cause localized cellular. Safety data sheet rochester institute of technology. The fedex ground hazardous materials shipping guide is intended to simplify title 49 cfr.
Identification product name carbon tetrachloride cat no. It is a known animal carcinogen and a potential human carcinogen. Chlorobromomethane can cause headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain and weight loss. Treatment consists of support of treatment consists of support of respiratory, cardiovascular, hepatic, and renal. Formerly used as a drycleaning solvent, carbon tetrachloride has been. Sigmaaldrich offers a number of carbon tetrachloride products. According to the national institute for occupational safety and health, the work. Ac148170025 synonyms tetrachloromethane recommended use laboratory chemicals. Carbon tetrachloride wisconsin department of health services. The enzyme metabolizes both endogenous substrates, such as ethanol, acetone, and acetal, as well as exogenous substrates including benzene, carbon tetrachloride, ethylene glycol, and nitrosamines. Chloropicrin is a cnitro compound that is nitromethane in which all three hydrogens are replaced by chlorines. This document presents the scope of the risk evaluation to be conducted for carbon tetrachloride. Niosh considers carbon tetrachloride to be a potential occupational carcinogen as defined by the osha carcinogen policy 29 cfr 1990. The replacement of carbon tetrachloride as an extraction solvent for the determination of hydrocarbon oils has been investigated.
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