CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
CARBON TETRACHLORIDE AR
Short Name: CARBON TETRACHLORIDE
Synonym: Tetrachloromethane
Basic Details
Article No.
LG1143
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
CAS No.
56-23-5
HS Code
2903.1400
Shelf Life
60 Months
Packings Avialable
Physical Properties
Physical state at 20 °C
Liquid
Colour
Clear Colorless
Odour
chloroform-like
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C]
-23 °C
Decomposition point [°C]
100°C
Boiling point [°C]
76 - 77 °C
Initial boiling point [°C]
76°C
Final boiling point [°C]
77 °C
Evaporation rate
12.8
Vapour pressure [20°C]
121.3 hPa at 20°C
Vapour density
5.31
Density [g/cm3]
1.59
Solubility in water [% weight]
Insoluble
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol /water at 20°C
2.83
Viscosity at 40°C [mm2/s]
0.97 PAS 20 °C
Chemical Specifications
Appearance
A clear colorless liquid
Purity (by GC)
Min 99.5%
Weight/ mL at 20°C
1.592 - 1.595 g
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm)
1.460 - 1.461
Water (H2O)
Max 0.02%
Acidity (as HCl)
Max 0.0005%
Non volatile matter
Max 0.001%
Ionised chloride (CI)
Max 0.00006%
Free chlorine (CI)
Max 0.00001%
Reaction against H2SO4
Passes test
Carbon disulphide (CS2)
Max 0.0005%
Iodine reducing substances (I)
Max 0.0016%
Safety Information & Hazard Symbols
Symbol
GHS06, GHS08
Signal Word
Danger
UN No.
1846
IMCO Class No.
6.1
Packing Group
II
Hazardous Statement
H301-H311-H331-H351-H372-H412
Precaution Statement
P261-P273-P280-P301 + P310-P311-P501