Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
56-23-5
Name of the chemical
Carbon tetrachloride
Concentration
>95
General Information
Version
5
Revision date
2025-12-18
Product name
Carbon tetrachloride
Product Synonyms
Tetrachloromethane
CAS No.
56-23-5
Emergency telephone
001-800-227-6701, +32 14 57 52 11, 001-201-796-7100, +32 14 57 52 99, 001-800-424-9300, 001-703-527-3887
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Company Information
company name
Fisher Scientific Company
GHS Information
Signal word
Danger
Hazard Codes
Hazard statements (CLP)
H301, H311, H331, H350, H372
Hazard statements
Code
Statements
H301
Toxic if swallowed
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
(29 CFR 1910.1200) Classification
Signal word
Danger
Hazard statements
Toxic if swallowed Toxic in contact with skin Toxic if inhaled May cause cancer Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure
Prevention
Obtain special instructions before use Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood Wash face, hands and any exposed skin thoroughly after handling Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection
Response
IF exposed or concerned: Get medical attention/advice Inhalation IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing Call a POISON CENTER or doctor Skin IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water Call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell Take off immediately all contaminated clothing Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse Ingestion IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor Rinse mouth
Storage
Store locked up Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed
Disposal
Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant
2.3 Other hazards
Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere
2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture
Category 3 Acute dermal toxicity Category 3 Acute Inhalation Toxicity - Vapors Category 3 Carcinogenicity Category 2 Specific target organ toxicity - (repeated exposure) Category 1 Target Organs - Liver. Label Elements Signal Word