Safety data for hexachloropropene
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Synonyms: 1,1,2,3,3,3-hexachloropropene, hexachloro-1-propene,
1,1,2,3,3,3-hexachloro-1-propene, perchloropropene, hexachloropropylene
Use: hydraulic fluid, solvent, plasticizer
Molecular formula: Cl2C=C(Cl)-CCl3
CAS No: 1888-71-7
EINECS No: 217-560-9
Physical data
Appearance: colourless liquid
Melting point:
Boiling point: 209 - 210 C
Vapour density: 8.3
Vapour pressure:
Density (g cm-3): 1.765
Flash point:
Explosion limits:
Autoignition temperature:
Water solubility:
Stability
Stable. Incompatible with strong oxidizing agents.
Toxicology
Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin.
Lachrymator. Skin, eye and respiratory irritant. Repeated skin contact
may lead to dermatitis. [Note that many small chlorinated hydrocarbons
are suspected carcinogens, though there seems to be no evidence at
present to suggest that hexachloropropene is carcinogenic.]
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IHL-RAT LC50 426 ppm/30m
IPR-RAT LD50 0.4 mg kg-1 (??)
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R20 R21 R22 R36 R37 R38.
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Personal protection
Safety glasses, rubber gloves, adequate ventilation.
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S26 S28 S36 S37 S39 S45