HEXACHLOROBUTADIENE
Chemical Identification | |
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CAS # | 87-68-3 |
Formula |
C₄Cl₆ |
Synonyms |
HCBD; hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-hexachlorobutadiene; perchlorobutadiene |
Physical Properties | |||
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Physical description | Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, turpentine-like odor. | ||
Boiling point | 419°F | Molecular weight | 260.76 |
Freezing point/melting point | -6°F | Vapor pressure | 0.2 mmHg |
Flash point | Vapor density | 8.99 | |
Specific gravity | 1.675 | Ionization potential | |
Lower explosive limit (LEL) | Upper explosive limit (UEL) | ||
NFPA health rating | 3 | NFPA fire rating | 1 |
NFPA reactivity rating | 0 | NFPA special instruction | |
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Analyte code (IMIS no.) | H109 | |||||
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Sampler/Sampling media | XAD-2 tube (100/50 mg) [SKC 226-30-04] | |||||
Sampling time* |
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Sampling volume (TWA)* | 1-100 L |
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Sampling flow rate (TWA)* | 0.05-0.2 L/min |
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Sampling volume (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Sampling flow rate (STEL/Peak/C)* |
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Analytical method instruments | GC-ECD | |||||
Method reference | NIOSH 2543 (fully validated) | |||||
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Special requirements |
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* All sampling instructions above are recommended guidelines for OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officers (CSHOs), please see the corresponding OSHA method reference for complete details.
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Bulk Method |
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Sampling information (see manufacturer instructions) |
Exposure Limits | |||||||
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OSHA PEL
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling Peak |
NIOSH REL
Up to 10-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
ACGIH TLV©
8-hour TWA (ST) STEL (C) Ceiling |
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PEL-TWA |
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REL-TWA |
0.02 ppm (0.24 mg/m³) |
TLV-TWA |
0.02 ppm [1979] |
PEL-TWA |
0.02 ppm (0.24 mg/m³) |
PEL-STEL |
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REL-STEL |
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TLV-STEL |
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PEL-STEL |
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PEL-C |
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REL-C |
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TLV-C |
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PEL-C |
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Skin notation |
NA |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Skin notation |
Y |
Notes:
Not established |
Notes:
CARCINOGEN (Ca): REDUCE EXPOSURE TO LOWEST FEASIBLE CONCENTRATION. See Appendix A, NIOSH Potential Occupational Carcinogens. |
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Health factors: See NIH-NLM PubChem. | IDLH | ||||||
Carcinogenic classifications: IARC-3, NIOSH-Ca, TLV-A3, EPA-C |
Notes:
Ca |
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AIHA emergency response planning guidelines - ERPG-1/ERPG-2/ERPG-3:
1 ppm/3 ppm/10 ppm |
Additional Resources and Literature References |
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NOAA: CAMEO Chemicals - Hexachlorobutadiene NIOSH: Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards - Hexachlorobutadiene Literature References
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Last Updated Date : 12/31/2020