Hexachloroethane

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2025-11-06

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GHS08 GHS07 GHS09
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

67-72-1

Name of the chemical

Hexachloroethane

Concentration

>= 80 - <= 100

General Information

Version

6.12

Revision date

2025-11-06

Product name

Hexachloroethane

CAS No.

67-72-1

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

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Icons in SDS

GHS07 GHS08 GHS09 M004 M009 M010 M011 M017

Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Warning

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H319, H351, H410

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H319

Causes serious eye irritation

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Long term hazards

Category 1 aquatic hazard

Other hazards

None known

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H410 Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

Prevention

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves, protective clothing, eye protection and face protection.

Response

P305 + P351 + P338 IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P337 + P313 If eye irritation persists: Get medical P391 Collect spillage.

Storage

P405 Store locked up.

Disposal

P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

(29 CFR 1910.1200) Hazards for the product as supplied Eye irritation : Category 2A Carcinogenicity : Category 2 Short-term (acute) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Long-term (chronic) : Category 1 aquatic hazard Other hazards

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