Tetrachloroethylene
[CAS# 127-18-4]

Identification

• Classification: API >> Antiparasitic drug >> Anthelmintic
• Name: Tetrachloroethylene
• Synonyms: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethylene; Perchloroethylene
• Molecular Formula: C₂Cl₄
• Molecular Weight: 165.83
• CAS Registry Number: 127-18-4
• EC Number: 204-825-9

Properties

• Density: 1.625
• Melting point: -22 °C
• Boiling point: 120-122 °C
• Refractive index: 1.505

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS08;GHS09 Warning
• Risk Statements: H351-H411
• Safety Statements: S23;S36/37;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1B	H317
Skin sensitization	Skin Sens.	1	H317
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373
Aspiration hazard	Asp. Tox.	2	H305
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H332
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	5	H313
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2A	H319
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	1B	H350
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	5	H303
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Acute hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Acute	2	H401
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2B	H320
Reproductive toxicity	Repr.	2	H361

• Transport Information: UN 1897