Product ID:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
MSDS Date:Jan 24 1989
MSDS Number: EEESL
Kit Part:=== Responsible Party ===
Company Name:MATHESON TRI-GAS, INC.
Address:959 ROUTE 46 EAST
City:PARSIPPANY
State:NJ
ZIP:07054-0624
Country:US
Info Phone Num:(USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)
780-471-4036
Chemtrec Ind/Phone:18004249300

Telephone: (USA) 973-257-1100, (WHITBY) 905-668-3570, (EDMONTON)

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

CAS: 56-23-5

Fraction By Weight: 100.0%

Reports of Carcinogenicity:NTP:Yes IARC:Yes OSHA:No
Medical Cond Aggravated by Exposure:

First Aid: INHALATION: If adverse effects occur, remove to
uncontaminated area. Give artificial respiration if not breathing.
Get immediate medical attention. SKIN CONTACT: Wash skin with soap
and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated
clothing and shoes. Get medical attention, if needed. Thoroughly
clean and dry contaminated clothing and shoes before reuse. EYE
CONTACT: Flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes.
Then get immediate medical attention. INGESTION: Get medical
attention immediately. NOTE TO PHYSICIAN: For ingestion, consider
gastric lavage. Avoid stimulants.

Flash Point:No data available.
Extinguishing Media:regular dry chemical, regular foam, water Large
fires: Use regular foam or flood with fine water spray.
Fire Fighting Procedures:Move container from fire area if it can be
done without risk. Fight large fires from a protected location or
safe distance. Stay away from the ends of tanks. Dike for later
disposal. Do not scatter spilled material with high-pressure water
streams.
Unusual Fire/Explosion Hazard:Negligible fire hazard.

Neutralizing Agent:

Handling and Storage Precautions:Store and handle in accordance with
all current regulations and standards. Keep separated from
incompatible substances. Protect from physical damage. Store in a
cool, dry place. Store in a well-ventilated area. Avoid heat,
flames, sparks and other sources of ignition.
Other Precautions:

Respiratory Protection:The following respirators and maximum use
concentrations are drawn from NIOSH and/or OSHA. At any detectable
concentration - Any self-contained breathing apparatus that has a
full facepiece and is operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode. Any supplied-air respirator with full
facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or other
positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Escape - Any air-purifying respirator with a full facepiece
and an organic vapor canister. Any appropriate escape-type,
self-contained breathing apparatus. For Unknown Concentrations or
Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health - Any supplied-air
respirator with full facepiece and operated in a pressure-demand or
other positive-pressure mode in combination with a separate escape
supply. Any self-contained breathing apparatus with a full
facepiece.
Ventilation:Provide local exhaust or process enclosure ventilation
system. Ensure compliance with applicable exposure limits.
Protective Gloves:Wear appropriate chemical resistant gloves.
Eye Protection:Wear splash resistant safety goggles with a faceshield.
Provide an emergency eye wash fountain and quick drench shower in
the immediate work area.
Other Protective Equipment:Wear appropriate chemical resistant
clothing.
Supplemental Safety and Health
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: 10 ppm OSHA TWA 25 ppm OSHA ceiling 200 ppm OSHA
peak 5 minute(s)/4 hour(s) 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) OSHA TWA (vacated by
58 FR 35338, June 30, 1993) 5 ppm ACGIH TWA (skin) 10 ppm ACGIH
STEL 2 ppm (12.6 mg/m3) NIOSH recommended STEL 60 minute(s)

Boiling Pt:172 F (78 C)
Melt/Freeze Pt:-9 F (-23 C)
Vapor Pres:91.3 mmHg @ 20 C
Vapor Density:5.3
Spec Gravity:1.58
pH:Not available
Evaporation Rate & Reference:12.8 (butyl acetate=1)
Solubility in Water:0.08%
Appearance and Odor:PHYSICAL STATE:liquid COLOR:colorless ODOR:sweet
odor
Corrosion Rate:

Stability Indicator/Materials to Avoid:Stable at normal temperatures
and pressure.
Stability Condition to Avoid:Avoid heat, flames, sparks and other
sources of ignition. Containers may rupture or explode if exposed
to heat.
Hazardous Decomposition Products:Thermal decomposition products:
halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of carbon Thermal
decomposition products: halogenated compounds, phosgene, oxides of
carbon
Conditions to Avoid Polymerization:Will not polymerize.

Waste Disposal Methods:Dispose in accordance with all applicable
regulations. Subject to disposal regulations: U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262.
Hazardous Waste Number(s): U211. Hazardous Waste Number(s): D019.
Dispose of in accordance with U.S. EPA 40 CFR 262 for
concentrations at or above the Regulatory level. Regulatory level-
0.5 mg/L.

Toxicological Information:CARBON TETRACHLORIDE: IRRITATION DATA: 4 mg
skin-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) skin-rabbit mild; 2200 ug/30
second(s) eyes-rabbit mild; 500 mg/24 hour(s) eyes-rabbit mild
TOXICITY DATA: 8000 ppm/4 hour(s) inhalation-rat LC50; >20 gm/kg
skin-rabbit LD50; 2350 mg/kg oral-rat LD50 CARCINOGEN STATUS: NTP:
Anticipated Human Carcinogen; IARC: Animal Sufficient Evidence,
Human Inadequate Evidence, Group 2B; ACGIH: A2 -Suspected Human
Carcinogen ACUTE TOXICITY LEVEL: Moderately Toxic: ingestion
Slightly Toxic: inhalation, dermal absorption TARGET ORGANS:
central nervous system, liver, kidneys MEDICAL CONDITIONS
AGGRAVATED BY EXPOSURE: history of alcoholism, alcoholism
TUMORIGENIC DATA: Available. MUTAGENIC DATA: Available.
REPRODUCTIVE EFFECTS DATA: Available. ADDITIONAL DATA: May cross
the placenta. May be excreted in breast milk. Alcohol may enhance
the toxic effects. Stimulants such as epinephrine may induce
ventricular fibrillation.

Disclaimer (provided with this information by the compiling agencies):
This information is formulated for use by elements of the Department
of Defense. The United States of America in no manner whatsoever,
expressly or implied, warrants this information to be accurate and
disclaims all liability for its use. Any person utilizing this
document should seek competent professional advice to verify and
assume responsibility for the suitability of this information to their
particular situation.

Ecological:ECOTOXICITY DATA: FISH TOXICITY: 43100 ug/L 96 hour(s) LC50
(Mortality) Fathead minnow (Pimephales promelas) INVERTEBRATE
TOXICITY: 1500 ug/L 7 hour(s) EC50 (Regeneration) Flatworm (Dugesia
japonica) ALGAL TOXICITY: >136000 ug/L NR hour(s) EC10 (Population
Growth) Green algae (Haematococcus pluvialis) OTHER TOXICITY: 900
ug/L 8 hour(s) EC50 (Teratogenesis) Leopard frog (Rana pipiens)
FATE AND TRANSPORT: BIOCONCENTRATION: 30 ug/L 1-21 hour(s) BCF
(Residue) Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus) 52.3 ug/L ENVIRONMENTAL
SUMMARY: Moderately toxic to aquatic life.

Transport Information:U.S. DOT 49 CFR 172.101: PROPER SHIPPING NAME:
Carbon tetrachloride ID NUMBER: UN1846 HAZARD CLASS OR DIVISION:
6.1 PACKING GROUP: II LABELING REQUIREMENTS: Poison

SARA Title III Information: SARA TITLE III SECTION 302 EXTREMELY
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.30): Not regulated. SARA TITLE
III SECTION 304 EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 355.40): Not
regulated. SARA TITLE III SARA SECTIONS 311/312 HAZARDOUS
CATEGORIES (40 CFR 370.21): ACUTE: Yes CHRONIC: Yes FIRE: No
REACTIVE: No SUDDEN RELEASE: No SARA TITLE III SECTION 313 (40
CFR 372.65): Carbon tetrachloride
Federal Regulatory Information:CERCLA SECTIONS 102a/103 HAZARDOUS
SUBSTANCES (40 CFR 302.4): Carbon tetrachloride: 10LBSRQ OSHA
PROCESS SAFETY (29CFR1910.119): Not regulated.
State Regulatory Information: California Proposition 65: Known to the
state of California to cause the following: Carbon tetrachloride
Cancer (Oct 01, 1987)