S a f e t y D a t a S h e e t

According to Regulation (EC) 1907/2006

Identification of the substance/preparation and of the company or firm

1.1 Identification of the substance or preparation

Name:

Carbon Tetrachloride *(B.D.N.)

Synonym:

Perchloromethane, Tetrachloromethane

REACH Registration Number: A registration number is not available for this substance as the substance or its use are exempted from registration according to Article 2 REACH Regulation (EC) Nº 1907/2006, the annual tonnage does not requiere a registration, the registration is envisaged for a later registration deadline or it is a mixture.

1.2 Use of the substance/preparation:

For laboratory utilisation, analysis, research and fine chemistry.

1.3 Identification of the company or firm:

PANREAC QUIMICA S.L.U.

C/Garraf 2

Polígono Pla de la Bruguera

E-08211 Castellar del Vallès

(Barcelona) Spain

Tel. (+34) 937 489 400

e-mail: product.safety@panreac.com

1.4 Emergency telephone:

Single telephone number for emergency calls: 112 (EU)

Tel.: (+34) 937 489 499

Identification of dangers

Classification of the substance or the mixture.

Classification Regulation (CE) nº 1272/2008.

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

Acute Tox. 3

Carc. 2

STOT RE 1

Ozone

Aquatic Chronic 3

Hazard Pictograms

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H331 Toxic if inhaled.

H311 Toxic in contact with skin.

H301 Toxic if swallowed.

H351 Suspected of causing cancer <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routs of exposure cause the hazard>.

H372 Causes damage to organs <or state all organs affected, if known> through prolonged or repeated exposure <state route of exposure if it is conclusively proven that no other routes of exposure cause the hazard>.

EUH059 Hazardous to the ozone layer.

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects.

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.

P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P264 Wash...thoroughly after handling.

P501 Dispose of contents/container according to Directive 94/62/CE or 2008/98/CE.

Classification (67/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE).

For the full text of the R-phrases mentioned in this section, see section 16.

Component Composition/Information

Name: Carbon Tetrachloride *(B.D.N.)

Formula: CCl4 M.= 153,82 CAS [56-23-5]

EC number (EINECS): 200-262-8

EC index number: 602-008-00-5

First aid

4.1 General indications:

Never provide drink or induce vomiting in the event of loss of consciousness.

4.2 Inhaling:

Take the person out into the fresh air. In the event of suffocation, proceed to provide artificial respiration. Loosen clothing to release respiratory channels.

4.3 Contact with the skin:

Wash with plenty of water. Remove contaminated clothing.

4.4 Eyes:

Wash with plenty of water (for at least 15 minutes), keeping eyelids open. Seek medical assistance.

4.5 Swallowing:

Avoid vomiting. Risk of aspiration. Keep respiratory tracts clear. Seek medical assistance.

Fire-fighting means

5.1 Suitable fire-extinguishing means:

As appropriate to the environment.

5.2 Fire-fighting means which must NOT be used:

No specific data.

5.3 Special risks:

Incombustible. The fumes are heavier than air, so they may spread at floor level. In the event of fire, toxic fumes may form: HCl,COCl2. Cool the recipients with water. Precipitate fumes formed with water. Do not allow extinguishing water into surface or underground water courses.

5.4 Protective equipment:

Suitable clothing and footwear. Self-contained breathing equipment.

Measures to be taken in the event of accidental spillage

6.1 Individual precautions:

Do not inhale the fumes. Avoid contact with the skin, eyes or clothing.

6.2 Precautions for care of the environment:

Do not allow it to enter the drainage system. Avoid pollution of the soil, water supplies and drains.

6.3 Methods for collection/cleaning:

Collect up with absorbent materials (Panreac General Absorbent, Kieselguhr, etc.) or, if none available, dry sand or earth, and deposit in waste containers for subsequent elimination in accordance with current legislation. Clean any remains with plenty of water.

Handling and storage

7.1 Handling:

Handle under an extractor fan.

7.2 Storage:

Well sealed containers.In well ventilated premises.Restricted access, only authorized to technicians.Room temperature.Do not store in plastic containers.Do not store in light-metal containers.

Staff exposure/protection controls

8.1 Technical protective measures:

Ensure good ventilation and renewal of the air in the premises.

8.2 Exposure limit control:

VLA-EC: 10 ppm - 64 mg/m3

VLA-ED: 5 ppm - 32 mg/m3 dermal resorption

8.3 Respiratory protection:

In the event of fumes forming/aerosols, use suitable respiratory protection. Filter A. Filter P3.

8.4 Hand protection:

Use suitable gloves nitrile

8.5 Eye protection:

Use suitable goggles.

8.6 Individual hygiene measures:

Remove contaminated clothing. Wash hands and face before breaks and when the job is done. Use complete protective equipment. Do not eat, drink or smoke in the workplace. Do not inhale the substance.

8.7 Environmental exposure controls:

Fulfill the commitments under local environmental protection legislation.

Physical and chemical properties

Appearance: liquid

Colour: Colourless

Granulometry: N/A

Odour: Characteristic.

pH:

N/A

Melting point/freezing point: -22 °C

Initial boiling point and boiling range: 76,7 °C

Flash point:

N/A

Flammability (solid, gas):

N/A

Upper/lower flammability or explosive limits:

N/A

Vapour pressure: 120 hPa (20 °C)

Vapour density: N/A

Relative density: (20/4) 1,595

Solubility: 0,8 g/l in water20 °C

Partition coefficient: n-octanol/water:

N/A

Auto-ignition temperature:

N/A

Decomposition temperature: N/A

Viscosity: N/A

Stability and reactivity

10.1 Conditions which should be avoided:

High temperatures.

10.2 Matter which should be avoided:

Powdered aluminium. Alkaline amides. Air Oxygen Heat Alkaline metals. Alkali-earth metals. Aluminium halogens. Aluminium tri-ethyl.

10.3 Hazardous decomposition products:

Hydrogen chloride.

10.4 Complementary information:

No specific data.

Toxicological information

• Acute toxicity:

LD50 oral dog : 1.000 mg/kg

LD50 oral rat : 2.800 mg/kg

LD50 oral rat : 2.350 mg/kg

LD50 skn rat : 5.070 mg/kg

LC L0 inh hmn : 1000 ppm

LC L0 inh rat : 4000 ppm (V) 4h

LC50 inh rat : 8000 ppm 4h

• Dangerous effects for health:

If swallowed: stomach pains diarrhoea If swallowed and inhaled: headaches vomiting loss of consciousness In high concentrations: narcosis respiratory paralysis After a period of latency: hepatic problems kidney problems Can cause coma death

Environmental information

12.1 Toxicity:

12.1.1 - EC50 test (mg/l):

Bacteria (Photobacterium phosphoreum) 34 mg/l

Classification:

Extr. toxic

Bacteria (Ps. putida) EC0 30 mg/l

Classification: Extr. toxic

Fish 1 mg/l

Classification:

Extr. toxic

Fish (Leuciscus Idus) 100 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

Algae (M. aeruginosa) EC0 105 mg/l

Classification: Highly toxic

Protozoa (E. sulcatum) EC0 770 mg/l

Classification: Highly toxic

Crustaceans (Daphnia magna) 100 mg/l

Classification:

Highly toxic

12.1.2. - Receptor medium:

Risk for the water environment

High

Risk for the land environment

High

12.1.3. - Observations:

Extremely toxic for any water and/or land organism.

12.2 Persistence and Degradability :

12.2.1 - Test:

12.2.2. - Biotic degradation classification:

BOD5/COD

Biodegradability

Medium, between 1/3 and 1/10

12.2.3. - Abiotic degradation depending on pH:

12.2.4. - Observations:

Biodegradable product.

12.3 Bioaccumulative potential:

12.3.1. - Test:

12.3.2. - Bioaccumulation:

Risk

12.3.3. - Observations:

Product with a low bioaccumulative potential.

12.4 Mobility in soil :

Data not available.

12.5 Assessment PBT and MPMB :

Data not available.

12.6 Other possible effects on the environment:

Do not allow it to enter soils or water channels.

A substance which represents a danger to the structure and/or functioning of the stratospheric ozone layer, as per Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Considerations regarding elimination

13.1 Substance or preparation:

In the European Union, there are no homogeneous standards established for elimination of chemical waste, which is waste of a special nature, and treatment and elimination of same is subject to the domestic legislation in each country.

In view of this, in each case, you should contact the competent authority or those companies legally authorized for elimination of waste.

2001/573/EC: Council Decision of 23 July 2001 amending Commission Decision 2000/532/EC as regards the list of wastes.Council Directive 91/156/EEC of 18 March 1991 amending Directive 75/442/EEC on waste.

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13.2 Contaminated containers:

Contaminated containers and packaging of dangerous substances or preparations must be treated in the same manner as the actual products contained in them.

European Parliament and Council Directive 94/62/EC of 20 December 1994 on packaging and packaging waste.

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Information concerning transport

Overland (ADR):

Technical name: CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

UN 1846 Class: 6.1 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II (D/E)

By sea (IMDG):

Technical name: CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

UN 1846 Class: 6.1 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II

By air (ICAI-IATA):

Technical name: Carbon tetrachloride

UN 1846 Class: 6.1 CONTAM. MAR Packaging group: II

Packaging instructions: CAO 661 PAX 654

Regulatory information

The substance is subject to Regulation (EC) No 689/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 June 2008 concerning the export and import of dangerous chemicals.

The substance is subject to Regulation (EC) No 2037/2000 of the European Parliament and of the Council

of 29 June 2000 on substances that deplete the ozone layer.

Other information

Other precautionary statements

P270 Do no eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P281 Use personal protective equipment as required.

P301+P310 IF SWALLOWED: Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P302+P352 IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of soap and water.

P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing.

P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention.

P311 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician.

P312 Call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician if you feel unwell.

P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P321 Specific treatment (see on this label).

P322 Specific measures (see on this label).

P330 Rinse mouth.

P361 Remove/Take off immediately all contaminated clothing.

P363 Wash contaminated clothing before reuse.

P403+P233 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed.

P405 Store locked up.

Labelling (65/548/CEE or 1999/45/CE)

Review number and date: 3 3.11.10

Date published: 3.11.10

In respect of the previous review, changes have been made to the following sections: 2, 3, 15

The information included in this Safety Data Sheet is based on our most up-to-date knowledge, and is solely intended to inform regarding aspects of safety; the properties and characteristics indicated herein are not guaranteed.