CHEMICAL FACT SHEET for emergency responders

 

CHEMICAL:

Perchloroethylene

 

C2CL4

1897

127-18-4

74

yes

 

 

3

0

1

Chemical Formula

UN #

C.A.S. #

ERG . #

Hazardous Substance

Extremely Hazardous Substance

RQ

Health

Fire

Reactivity

 

Characteristics
Exposure Limits

 

Common Uses

Appearance:

Clear liquid chloroform-like odor

LEL:

N/a

 

 

Degreasing of oils

Dry cleaning of clothing

 

 

Vapor Density

5.7

UEL:

N/a

Specific Gravity:

1.62

IDLH:

300 ppm

Flash Point:

N/a

STEL:

100 ppm

Auto Ignit.:

N/a

PEL:

25 ppm

Vapor Pressure:

18 @ 77F

 

 

pH:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Response PPE (Fire Fighters)

 
Hazards

Respiratory: 

                                 SCBA

 

Carcinogenic

Vapors can cause dizziness, suffocation

Fire may produce toxic vapors

 

Eye/Face/Body: 

                           Fire fighting clothing will provide protection

                            Rubber gloves

 

 

 

 

 

Emergency Medical Actions

 
Incompatible

Skin Contact:
Wash skin with soap or mild detergent and water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Wash clothing before reuse. Call a physician.
Eye Contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids occasionally. Get medical attention immediately.

Do not induce vomiting.  Give large quantities of water.

Note to Physician:
Do not administer adrenaline or epinephrine to a victim of chlorinated solvent poisoning.

 

 

Strong oxidizers, barium, lithium

Reactive with caustics such as sodium or potassium hydroxide

 

 

 

 

 

Notes

 
Initial and Protective Action Distances

 

Can be absorbed through the skin.

Has indefinite shelf life.

 

 

Small Spills <>

Contain, absorb with sand, earth or clay litter

 

 

Large Spills <>

Protect areas by containment well ahead of spill

 

 

 
Emergency Response Actions