Carbon tetrachloride

Fisher Scientific Company

Revision date : 2025-12-18

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GHS06 GHS08
Health risk rating 5
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 1

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

Icons in SDS

GHS06 GHS08 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

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

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