ICSC 0896 - HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE

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HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE	ICSC: 0896 (August 1997)
1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene Perchlorobutadiene

CAS #: 87-68-3

UN #: 2279

EC Number: 201-765-5

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.	NO open flames.	Use water spray, powder, foam, carbon dioxide. In case of fire: keep drums, etc., cool by spraying with water.

AVOID ALL CONTACT!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Burning sensation. Cough. Sore throat. Symptoms may be delayed. See Notes.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Pain. Redness. Blisters. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Pain. Redness. Severe deep burns. Loss of vision.	Wear face shield or eye protection in combination with breathing protection.	First rinse with plenty of water for several minutes (remove contact lenses if easily possible), then refer for medical attention.
Ingestion	Burning sensation. Abdominal pain. Shock or collapse.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work.	Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Give one or two glasses of water to drink. Refer for medical attention .

SPILLAGE DISPOSAL	CLASSIFICATION & LABELLING
Personal protection: complete protective clothing including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable containers as far as possible. Absorb remaining liquid in sand or inert absorbent. Then store and dispose of according to local regulations.	According to UN GHS Criteria Transportation UN Classification UN Hazard Class: 6.1; UN Pack Group: III
STORAGE
Separated from food and feedstuffs. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
PACKAGING
Do not transport with food and feedstuffs. Severe marine pollutant.

HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE

ICSC: 0896

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR. Physical dangers Chemical dangers Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and phosgene (see ICSC 0007). Attacks rubber and some forms of plastic.	Formula: C₄Cl₆ / CCl₂=CClCCl=CCl₂ Molecular mass: 260.8 Boiling point: 212°C Melting point: -18°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.68 Solubility in water: none Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 20 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Flash point: 90°C Auto-ignition temperature: 610°C Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.90

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
COLOURLESS LIQUID WITH CHARACTERISTIC ODOUR.

Physical dangers

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on burning. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163) and phosgene (see ICSC 0007). Attacks rubber and some forms of plastic.

Formula: C₄Cl₆ / CCl₂=CClCCl=CCl₂
Molecular mass: 260.8
Boiling point: 212°C
Melting point: -18°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.68
Solubility in water: none
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 20
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.0
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Flash point: 90°C
Auto-ignition temperature: 610°C
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4.90

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The liquid is corrosive. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys.	Inhalation risk A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C. Effects of long-term or repeated exposure Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. May cause genetic damage in humans.

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

Routes of exposure
The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation of its vapour, through the skin and by ingestion.

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is irritating to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. The liquid is corrosive. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys.

Inhalation risk
A harmful contamination of the air can be reached rather quickly on evaporation of this substance at 20°C.

Effects of long-term or repeated exposure
Repeated or prolonged contact may cause skin sensitization. May cause genetic damage in humans.

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.02 ppm as TWA; (skin); A3 (confirmed animal carcinogen with unknown relevance to humans). MAK: 0.22 mg/m³, 0.02 ppm; peak limitation category: II(2); skin absorption (H); carcinogen category: 4; pregnancy risk group: C

ENVIRONMENT
The substance is toxic to aquatic organisms. Bioaccumulation of this chemical may occur in fish. The substance may cause long-term effects in the aquatic environment.

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