Hexachloroethane
- CAS Number
- 67-72-1
- HSN Code
- 29031990
- Molecular Formula
- C2Cl6
- Catalogue Number
- AL2386
- Purity
- ≥98.5%
- Molecular Weight
- 236.74 g/mol
Complies with : IP | BP | USP | EP | ACS
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
Key Properties
Hexachloroethane is a colorless, crystalline solid with a camphor-like odor. It may cause illness from inhalation or ingestion and may irritate skin, eyes and mucous membranes.
Also known as Hexachloroethane, Perchloroethane.
- Catalogue No.
- AL2386
- CAS Number
- 67-72-1
- Molecular Formula
- C2Cl6
- Molecular Weight
- 236.74 g/mol
- HSN Code
- 29031990
- Grade
- 98.5%
- Product Form
- Substance
Boiling point: 187 °C at 760 mmHg (Sublimes); Density: 2.091 g/cu cm at 20 °C; Solubility: Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, oils.
- Appearance
- Colorless crystals
- Shelf Life
- -
- Packaging
- Available in: 100 gm plastic bottle, 500 gm plastic bottle
- Storage
- Separated from strong oxidants, alkali metals and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
1.1 — Product identifier
- Chemical Name
- Hexachloroethane
- Catalogue No.
- AL2386
- Product form
- Substance
- CAS Number
- 67-72-1
- EC Number
- 200-666-4
- Grade
- 98.5%
- EC Index Number
- Not specified
- Chemical Formula
- C2Cl6
- HSN Code
- 29031990
- Synonyms
- Hexachloroethane, Perchloroethane
1.2 — Relevant identified uses of the substance or mixture and uses advised against
- Use of the substance/mixture
- Solvent, reference compound in environmental studies
- Uses advised against
- Not specified
1.3 — Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet
- Company identification
- Address:- 102, B wing, Savgan Heights, RTO Lane,Andheri (W), Mumbai-400 053Maharashtra, India.
1.4 — Emergency Contact Details
- Phone / e-Mail
- Phone : +91 22 26317055 Mobile : +91 9820385757 e-mail : info@alphachemika.co.in
2.1 — Classification of the substance or mixture
- Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008
- Eye Irrit. 2; Carc. 2; Aquatic Acute 1; Aquatic Chronic 1
- Classification source
- ECHA C&L Inventory via PubChem CID 6214 - hazard classes notified by at least 50% of companies; pictograms and signal word derived from those statements
2.2 — Label elements
- Hazard pictograms
- Irritant, Health Hazard, Environmental Hazard
- Signal word
- Warning
- Hazard statements
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation; H351: Suspected of causing cancer; H400: Very toxic to aquatic life; H410: Very toxic to aquatic life with long lasting effects
2.3 — Other hazards
- Other hazards
- Suspected carcinogen, environmental hazard
3.1 — Substance
- Name
- Hexachloroethane
- CAS No.
- 67-72-1
4.1 — Description of first aid measures
- First-aid measures after inhalation
- If this chemical has been inhaled, remove the exposed person to fresh air at once. If breathing has stopped, perform artificial respiration. Keep the person warm and at rest.
- First-aid measures after skin contact
- If this chemical contacts the skin, immediately wash the contaminated skin with soap and water. If this chemical penetrates the clothing, immediately remove the clothing, wash the skin with soap and water, and get medical attention promptly.
- First-aid measures after eye contact
- If this chemical contacts the eyes, immediately wash (irrigate) the eyes with large amounts of water, occasionally lifting the lower and upper lids. Get medical attention immediately.
- First-aid measures after ingestion
- If this chemical has been swallowed, get medical attention immediately.
4.2 — Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed
- Symptoms relating to use
- Headache, dizziness, nausea, respiratory irritation.
4.3 — Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed
- General information
- Treat symptomatically. Show this safety data sheet to the treating physician.
5.1 — Extinguishing media
- Suitable extinguishing media
- Water spray, carbon dioxide, dry chemical powder, foam.
- Unsuitable extinguishing media
- Not specified
5.2 — Special hazards arising from the substance or mixture
- Special procedures
- May produce toxic fumes in a fire. Use water spray to cool containers.
5.3 — Advice for firefighters
- Protection during firefighting
- Do not enter fire area without proper protective equipment, including respiratory protection.
6.1.1 — For non-emergency personnel
- Emergency procedures
- Evacuate area and ventilate. Wear appropriate protective equipment.
6.3 — Methods and material for containment and cleaning up
- Methods for cleaning up
- Personal protection: particulate filter respirator adapted to the airborne concentration of the substance. Do NOT let this chemical enter the environment. Sweep spilled substance into covered containers. Carefully collect remainder.
6.4 — Reference to other sections
- Reference
- Not specified
7.1 — Precautions for safe handling
- Precautions for safe handling
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Use in a well-ventilated area.
- Hygiene measures
- Wash hands and other exposed areas with mild soap and water before eating, drinking or smoking and when leaving work.
7.2 — Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities
- Storage conditions
- Separated from strong oxidants, alkali metals and food and feedstuffs. See Chemical Dangers. Store in an area without drain or sewer access. Provision to contain effluent from fire extinguishing.
8.2 — Exposure controls
- Hand protection
- Protective gloves (e.g. nitrile rubber)
- Eye protection
- Chemical safety goggles or safety glasses
- Skin and body protection
- Wear suitable protective clothing
- Respiratory protection
- Use appropriate respiratory protection if ventilation is inadequate.
9.1 — Information on basic physical and chemical properties
- Physical state
- Solid
- Colour
- White
- Odour
- Camphor-like odor
- Odour threshold
- Not specified
- pH value
- Not applicable
- Relative evaporation rate (butylacetate=1)
- Not specified
- Melting point
- -10.5 °C
- Freezing point
- Not specified
- Boiling point
- 187 °C at 760 mmHg (Sublimes)
- Flash point
- Not applicable
- Auto-ignition temperature
- Not specified
- Decomposition temperature
- Not specified
- Flammability (solid, gas)
- Not flammable
- Vapour pressure
- 0.4 mm Hg at 20 °C
- Relative vapour density at 20°C
- 8.16 (Air = 1)
- Density
- 2.091 g/cu cm at 20 °C
- Solubility
- Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, oils
- Log Pow
- 4.14
- Viscosity, kinematic
- Not specified
- Viscosity, dynamic
- Not specified
- Explosive properties
- Not explosive
- Oxidising properties
- Not oxidizing
- Explosive limits
- Not specified
10.1 — Reactivity
- Reactivity
- Stable under normal conditions, but may react with strong oxidizing agents.
10.2 — Chemical stability
- Chemical stability
- Stable under recommended storage conditions.
10.3 — Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Possibility of hazardous reactions
- Decomposes above 300 °C . This produces toxic and corrosive fumes of phosgene (see ICSC 0007) and hydrogen chloride (see ICSC 0163). Reacts with zinc, aluminium powder and sodium. Reacts violently with alkali metals and strong oxidants.
10.4 — Conditions to avoid
- Conditions to avoid
- Avoid contact with incompatible materials and excessive heat.
10.5 — Incompatible materials
- Incompatible materials
- Strong oxidizing agents, strong bases.
10.6 — Hazardous decomposition products
- Hazardous decomposition products
- When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of hydrogen chloride and phosgene.
11.1 — Information on toxicological effects
- Acute toxicity
- LD50 Rat female oral, diluent: corn oil, 4460 mg/kg; LD50 Rat female oral, diluent: methylcellulose, 7080 mg/kg; LD50 Rat male oral, diluent: corn oil, 5160 mg/kg
- Skin corrosion/irritation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Serious eye damage/irritation
- H319: Causes serious eye irritation
- Respiratory or skin sensitisation
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Germ cell mutagenicity
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Carcinogenicity
- H351: Suspected of causing cancer
- Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
- Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure)
- Not classified (based on available data)
12.1 — Toxicity
- Toxicity information
- Not specified
12.2 — Persistence - degradability
- Persistence - degradability
- Not specified
12.3 — Bioaccumulative potential
- Bioaccumulative potential
- Not specified
12.4 — Mobility in soil
- Mobility in soil
- Not specified
12.6 — Other adverse effects
- Environmental precautions
- Not specified
13.1 — Waste treatment methods
- Additional Info
- Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.
14.1 — UN number
- UN-No. (ADR)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IMDG)
- 3077
- UN-No. (IATA)
- 3077
- UN-No. (ADN)
- 3077
- UN-No. (RID)
- 3077
14.2 — UN proper shipping name
- Proper Shipping Name (ADR)
- Hexachloroethane
- Proper Shipping Name (IMDG)
- Hexachloroethane
- Proper Shipping Name (IATA)
- Hexachloroethane
- Proper Shipping Name (ADN)
- Hexachloroethane
- Proper Shipping Name (RID)
- Hexachloroethane
14.3 — Transport hazard class(es)
- Transport hazard class(es)
- 9
14.4 — Packing group
- Packing group (ADR)
- III
- Packing group (IMDG)
- III
- Packing group (IATA)
- III
- Packing group (ADN)
- III
- Packing group (RID)
- III
14.5 — Environmental hazards
- Dangerous for the environment
- Not specified
- Marine pollutant
- Not specified
- Other information
- No supplementary information available
15.1 — Safety, health and environmental regulations/legislation specific for the substance or mixture
- 15.1.1 EU-Regulations
- Not specified
Used as a reference compound in environmental pollutant analysis and historical degassing-agent research.
ISO 9001
ISO 14001
GMP
COA with every batch
- Batch Number
- AL-2026-AL0796G
- Manufacturing Date
- September-2026
- Expiry Date
- September-2031
- Molecular Weight
- 236.74 g/mol
| Test | Standard | Observed |
|---|---|---|
| Assay | ≥98.5% | 99.0% |
| Moisture Content | ≤0.5% | 0.3% |
| Residue on Ignition | ≤0.1% | 0.05% |
| Related Substances | None detected | None detected |
The above product is expected to comply with 98.5% grade specification.
Technical Data Sheet
| Grade | Assay/Purity | Melting/Boiling Point | Moisture/LOD | Residue on Ignition | Related Substances | Solubility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 98.5% | ≥98.5% | b.p. 187 °C at 760 mmHg (Sublimes) | ≤0.5% | ≤0.1% | None detected | Soluble in alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, oils |
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