Carbon tetrachloride

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

Revision date : 2020-01-15

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GHS07 GHS08 GHS06
Health risk rating 4
Safety risk rating 1
Environmental risk rating 5

Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists

EC/CAS

200-262-8/56-23-5

Name of the chemical

Carbon tetrachloride

Concentration

<= 100 %

General Information

Version

6.4

Revision date

2020-01-15

Product name

Carbon tetrachloride

CAS No.

56-23-5

1.2.1 Relevant identified uses

Laboratory chemicals, Synthesis of substances

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Company Information

company name

Sigma-Aldrich Inc

GHS Information

Signal word

Danger

Hazard Codes

Hazard statements (CLP)

H301, H301+H311+H331, H311, H317, H331, H351, H372, H402, H412, H420

Hazard statements

Code

Statements

H301

Toxic if swallowed

Section 2

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H301 + H311 + H331 Toxic if swallowed, in contact with skin or if inhaled. H317 May cause an allergic skin reaction. H351 Suspected of causing cancer. H372 Causes damage to organs (Liver, Kidney) through prolonged or repeated exposure if inhaled. H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P260 Do not breathe dust/ fume/ gas/ mist/ vapours/ spray. P264 Wash skin thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P272 Contaminated work clothing must not be allowed out of the workplace. P273 Avoid release to the environment. P280 Wear protective gloves/ protective clothing/ eye protection/ face protection. P301 + P310 + P330 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER/doctor. Rinse mouth. P302 + P352 + P312 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P304 + P340 + P311 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. P308 + P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/ attention. P333 + P313 If skin irritation or rash occurs: Get medical advice/ attention. P362 Take off contaminated clothing and wash before reuse. P403 + P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/ container to an approved waste disposal plant. P502 Refer to manufacturer/ supplier for information on recovery/ recycling.

2.3 Other hazards

Rapidly absorbed through skin.

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