1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
[CAS# 79-34-5]

Identification

• Classification: Organic raw materials >> Hydrocarbon compounds and their derivatives >> Hydrocarbon halide
• Name: 1,1,2,2-Tetrachloroethane
• Molecular Formula: C₂H₂Cl₄
• Molecular Weight: 167.85
• CAS Registry Number: 79-34-5
• EC Number: 201-197-8

Properties

• Density: 1.586
• Melting point: -43 °C
• Boiling point: 147 °C
• Refractive index: 1.493-1.495
• Water solubility: 0.3 g/100 mL (25 °C)

Safety Data

• Hazard Symbols: GHS06;GHS09 Danger
• Risk Statements: H310-H330-H411
• Safety Statements: S38;S45;S61

Hazard Classification

Hazard	Class	Category Code	Hazard Statement
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	1	H310
Chronic hazardous to the aquatic environment	Aquatic Chronic	2	H411
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	2	H330
Skin irritation	Skin Irrit.	2	H315
Eye irritation	Eye Irrit.	2	H319
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	3	H301
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	3	H336
Acute toxicity	Acute Tox.	4	H302
Carcinogenicity	Carc.	2	H351
Specific target organ toxicity - single exposure	STOT SE	1	H370
Germ cell mutagenicity	Muta.	2	H341
Specific target organ toxicity - repeated exposure	STOT RE	2	H373

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