ICSC 1096 - HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE

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HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE	ICSC: 1096 (October 2005)
1,2,3,4,5,5-Hexachloro-1,3-cyclopentadiene Perchlorocyclopentadiene

CAS #: 77-47-4

UN #: 2646

EC Number: 201-029-3

	ACUTE HAZARDS	PREVENTION	FIRE FIGHTING
FIRE & EXPLOSION	Not combustible. Gives off irritating or toxic fumes (or gases) in a fire.		In case of fire in the surroundings, use appropriate extinguishing media.

AVOID ALL CONTACT! IN ALL CASES CONSULT A DOCTOR!
	SYMPTOMS	PREVENTION	FIRST AID
Inhalation	Cough. Sore throat. Headache. Diarrhoea. Dizziness. Nausea. Vomiting. Laboured breathing.	Use ventilation, local exhaust or breathing protection.	Fresh air, rest. Half-upright position. Artificial respiration may be needed. Refer for medical attention.
Skin	MAY BE ABSORBED! Redness. Pain. Skin burns.	Protective gloves. Protective clothing.	Remove contaminated clothes. Rinse skin with plenty of water or shower. Refer for medical attention .
Eyes	Redness. Pain. Blurred vision. Severe deep burns.	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	Abdominal pain. Burning sensation. Shock or collapse. Further see Inhalation.	Do not eat, drink, or smoke during work. Wash hands before eating.	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: chemical protection suit including self-contained breathing apparatus. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Collect leaking and spilled liquid in sealable plastic 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: I
STORAGE
Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Dry. Well closed. Ventilation along the floor.
PACKAGING

HEXACHLOROCYCLOPENTADIENE

ICSC: 1096

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION
Physical State; Appearance OILY YELLOW-TO-GREEN LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR. Physical dangers The vapour is heavier than air. Chemical dangers Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts with moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Attacks many metals in the presence of water. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).	Formula: C₅Cl₆ Molecular mass: 272.7 Boiling point: 239°C Melting point: -9°C Relative density (water = 1): 1.7 Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.2 Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10.7 Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.4 Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00 Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4/5

PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL INFORMATION

Physical State; Appearance
OILY YELLOW-TO-GREEN LIQUID WITH PUNGENT ODOUR.

Physical dangers
The vapour is heavier than air.

Chemical dangers
Decomposes on heating. This produces toxic and corrosive fumes including hydrogen chloride and phosgene. Reacts with moist air. This produces hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Attacks many metals in the presence of water. This produces flammable/explosive gas (hydrogen - see ICSC 0001).

Formula: C₅Cl₆
Molecular mass: 272.7
Boiling point: 239°C
Melting point: -9°C
Relative density (water = 1): 1.7
Solubility in water, g/100ml at 25°C: 0.2
Vapour pressure, Pa at 20°C: 10.7
Relative vapour density (air = 1): 9.4
Relative density of the vapour/air-mixture at 20°C (air = 1): 1.00
Octanol/water partition coefficient as log Pow: 4/5

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS
Routes of exposure The substance can be absorbed into the body by inhalation, through the skin and by ingestion. Effects of short-term exposure The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in tissue lesions. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.	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

EXPOSURE & HEALTH EFFECTS

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

Effects of short-term exposure
The substance is corrosive to the eyes, skin and respiratory tract. Corrosive on ingestion. Inhalation may cause lung oedema. See Notes. The substance may cause effects on the kidneys and liver. This may result in tissue lesions. The effects may be delayed. Medical observation is indicated.

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

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE LIMITS
TLV: 0.01 ppm as TWA; A4 (not classifiable as a human carcinogen). MAK skin absorption (H)

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

NOTES
The symptoms of lung oedema often do not become manifest until a few hours have passed and they are aggravated by physical effort. Rest and medical observation are therefore essential. Immediate administration of an appropriate inhalation therapy by a doctor, or by an authorized person, should be considered.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EC Classification
Symbol: T+, N; R: 22-24-26-34-50/53; S: (1/2)-25-39-45-53-60-61

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