HEXACHLOROBENZENE supplier

Name
HEXACHLOROBENZENE
EINECS 204-273-9
CAS No. 118-74-1
Article Data246
CAS DataBase
Density 1.767 g/cm³
Solubility Practically insoluble in water
Melting Point 227-229 °C(lit.)
Formula C₆Cl₆
Boiling Point 324.499 °C at 760 mmHg
Molecular Weight 284.784
Flash Point 151.101 °C
Transport Information UN 2729
Appearance white powder
Safety 53-60-45-61
Risk Codes 45-48/25-50/53
Molecular Structure
Hazard Symbols T,N
Synonyms Benzene,hexachloro- (8CI,9CI);Amatin;Anticarie;Bunt-cure;Bunt-no-more;Co-opHexa;HCB;HCB (pesticide);Julin's carbon chloride;NSC9243;No Bunt;No Bunt 40;No Bunt 80;No Bunt Liquid;Pentachlorophenylchloride;Perchlorobenzene;Sanocide;Snieciotox;Zaprawa nasienna sneciotox;
PSA 0.00000
LogP 5.60700

Synthetic route

: 108-88-3
toluene

A: 56-23-5
tetrachloromethane

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine; aluminum oxide; molybdenum(VI) oxide at 380 - 400℃; for 0.00277778h; other metal oxide catalysts;	A 98.2% B 96.3%

: 108-38-3
m-xylene

A: 56-23-5
tetrachloromethane

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With 2,2'-azobis(isobutyronitrile); chlorine; aluminum oxide; molybdenum(VI) oxide at 380 - 400℃; for 0.00277778h;	A 95.15% B 98.06%

: 108-70-3
1,3,5-trichlorobenzene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine fluorosulfate In 1,1,2-Trichloro-1,2,2-trifluoroethane at -25℃;	90.2%

: 108-88-3
toluene

A: 56-23-5
tetrachloromethane

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

C: 2136-78-9
α,α,2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorotoluene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine; KSK silica gel; magnesium chloride at 295 - 320℃; for 0.005h; other methal oxide and chloride catalysts;	A n/a B n/a C 84%

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: 14973-92-3
RhCl(AsPh3)3

: 69782-67-8
Dichloroethyne etherate

A: 136445-20-0
((C6H5)3As)3ClRhC4Cl4

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In diethyl ether under N2; the Rh-complex was suspensed in Et2O; dichloroethyne*Et2O added; stirred for 23 days; filtration; residue was washed with Et2O 2 times; dried; elem. anal., IR;	A 63% B 75%

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: 77-47-4
hexachlorocyclopentadiene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With hydrogen sulfide at 550℃; Mechanism;	62.5%

: 21985-87-5
2,3,4,5,6-pentanitroaniline 1,2-dichloroethane

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With hydrogenchloride at 80 - 90℃; for 4h;	60%

C-plasma, graphite: C-plasma, graphite

A: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

B: 7267-16-5
octachloroacenaphthylene

C: 191352-26-8
decachlorocorannulene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine In toluene under 105.008 Torr;	A 60% B 9% C n/a

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: 527-20-8
2,3,4,5,6-pentachloroaniline

: 544-92-3
copper(I) cyanide

A: 20925-85-3
pentachlorobenzonitrile

B: 608-93-5
pentachlorobenzene

C: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

D: 82-68-8
Quintozene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With tert.-butylnitrite In dimethyl sulfoxide at 60℃; for 1.5h; Title compound not separated from byproducts;	A 48% B 30% C 7% D 6%

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: 527-20-8
2,3,4,5,6-pentachloroaniline

A: 20925-85-3
pentachlorobenzonitrile

B: 608-93-5
pentachlorobenzene

C: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

D: 82-68-8
Quintozene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With tert.-butylnitrite In dimethyl sulfoxide at 60℃; for 1.5h; Title compound not separated from byproducts;	A 48% B 30% C 7% D 6%

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: 21505-24-8
hexachlorotropone

: 138723-90-7
2,5-dihydro-2,2-dimethoxy-5,5-dimethyl-1,3,4-oxadiazole

A: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

B: 51877-62-4
Pentachlorbenzoesaeure-methylester

C: 1825-23-6
pentachlorobenzoyl chloride

D: 38449-81-9
methyl 2-pentachlorophenyl-2-oxo-ethanoate

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In benzene at 110℃; for 24h;	A 1% B 7 % Chromat. C 2 % Chromat. D 44%

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: 3225-61-4
perchlorodiphenylmethyl radical

A: 608-93-5
pentachlorobenzene

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

C: 33240-70-9
Perchlorobenzophenone

D: 2136-95-0
pentachloro-α,α-dichlorotoluene

E: 1825-23-6
pentachlorobenzoyl chloride

F: 144900-71-0
Perchloro-4-benzylidenecyclohexadienone

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With oxygen In tetrachloromethane for 2h; Mechanism; Product distribution; Quantum yield; Irradiation; also without O2; other solvent; other perchlorinated arylradical;	A 9 % Chromat. B 30% C 17% D 4 % Chromat. E 6 % Chromat. F 3%

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: 112988-74-6
diphenyl(tetrachloro-2-pyridyl)methane

A: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

B: 112988-76-8
chloro(pentachlorophenyl)(tetrachloro-2-pyridyl)methane

C: 112988-75-7
perchloro-10-phenylpyrido<1,2-a>indole

D: 112988-73-5
αH-tetradecachlorodiphenyl(2-pyridyl)methane

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With disulfur dichloride; aluminium trichloride; sulfuryl dichloride for 7h; Heating;	A 4% B 17% C 4% D 30%

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: 608-93-5
pentachlorobenzene

A: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

B: 82-68-8
Quintozene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With antimonypentachloride; Nitryl chloride In dichloromethane at 20℃; for 1h; Product distribution; other reagent ratio, reaction time, temperature; other reageny;	A 2% B 22%

: 56-23-5
tetrachloromethane

A: 127-18-4
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
at 700℃;

: 56-23-5
tetrachloromethane

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine at 550℃;
at 400 - 700℃; Leiten durch Porzellanroehren;
With pyrographite at 400 - 700℃; Leiten durch Porzellanroehren;

: 85-52-9
2-Benzoylbenzoic acid

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With antimonypentachloride

: 85-44-9
phthalic anhydride

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine; iron(III) chloride at 170 - 265℃;

: 119-61-9
benzophenone

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With antimonypentachloride

: 108-73-6
3,5-dihydroxyphenol

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorosulfonic acid; sodium chloride at 180 - 200℃;
With chlorosulfonic acid at 150 - 160℃;

: 127-18-4
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene

A: 67-72-1
hexachloroethane

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
at 300 - 350℃;
at 700℃; Leiten ueber Aktivkohle;

: 127-18-4
1,1,2,2-tetrachloroethylene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
at 723 - 800℃; Kinetics; Pyrolysis;
Leiten durch gluehende Roehren;

: 90-47-1
xanth-9-one

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With antimonypentachloride

: 91-20-3
naphthalene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorine dann Chlorieren mit Chlorjod auf 300-350grad;

: 95-94-3
1,2,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene

A: 608-93-5
pentachlorobenzene

B: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With disulfur dichloride; aluminium trichloride; thionyl chloride; sulfuryl dichloride at 40 - 80℃;
With disulfur dichloride; tetrachloromethane; aluminium trichloride; sulfuryl dichloride at 40 - 80℃;

: 95-94-3
1,2,4,5-tetrachlorobenzene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorosulfonic acid
With disulfur dichloride; aluminium trichloride; sulfuryl dichloride

: 106-46-7
para-dichlorobenzene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorosulfonic acid; sodium chloride at 210 - 220℃;

: 3698-83-7
2,4-dichloro-1,5-dinitrobenzene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With iron at 140 - 150℃; durch Chlorieren;

: 60-29-7
diethyl ether

: 7572-29-4
dichloroethyne

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
unter Druck;

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 2735-62-8
(1-methylbenzimidazol-2-yl)acetonitrile

: 133560-80-2
10-methyl-1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-11-cyanoindolo<1,2-a>benzimidazole

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 3h;	98%

: 2739-97-1
pyridine-2-acetonitrile

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 133560-79-9
1,2,3,4-tetrachloro-10-cyanopyrido<1,2-a>indole

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 3h;	97%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 4′-[4-(mercapto)phenyl]-2,2′:6′,2″-terpyridine

: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexakis((4-([2,2';6',2''-terpyridin]-4'-yl)phenyl)thio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone; caesium carbonate at 60℃; for 108h; Inert atmosphere;	97%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 19488-09-6
sodium 4-methoxyphenylthiolate

: 113087-89-1
hexakis(4-methoxy-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In various solvent(s) for 5h; Heating;	96%
	95%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 930-69-8
sodium thiophenolate

: 61040-42-4
hexakis(phenylsulfanyl)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In various solvent(s) at 25℃; for 72h;	96%
In various solvent(s) at 128℃; for 24h;	23%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 20607-43-6
sodium isopropanethiolate

: 74542-72-6
hexakis(isopropylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethylphosphoric triamide at 20℃; for 3.5h;	95%
In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 100℃; for 0.25h;	93%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 26960-77-0
sodium dodecanethiolate

: 99147-89-4
hexakis(n-dodecylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In various solvent(s) at 128℃; for 24h;	95%
In N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethylphosphoric triamide Yield given;

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: C16H13NO

: C102H72N6O6

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With dichloro bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II); copper(l) iodide; diisopropylamine; XPhos In 1,4-dioxane at 100℃; for 23h; Sonogashira Cross-Coupling; Inert atmosphere;	95%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

A: 1198-62-5
1,4-dichloro-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene

B: 1198-61-4
1,3-dichloro-2,4,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene

C: 1198-59-0
1,2-dichloro-3,4,5,6-tetrafluorobenzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
Title compound not separated from byproducts;	A 0.5% B 94.5% C 5%
With potassium fluoride Title compound not separated from byproducts;	A 10 % Chromat. B 67 % Chromat. C 20 % Chromat.

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: 75-77-4
chloro-trimethyl-silane

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 3721-17-3
1,1,3,3-tetrakis(trimethylsilyl)allene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With lithium In tetrahydrofuran at 0℃;	94%

: 107-03-9
1-thiopropane

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: hexakis(propylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With sodium hydride In various solvent(s) at 130℃; for 42h;	93%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 536-74-3
phenylacetylene

: 110846-75-8
Hexakis(phenylethynyl)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With dichloro bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II); copper(l) iodide; diisopropylamine; XPhos In 1,4-dioxane at 100℃; for 20h; Sonogashira coupling; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube;	93%

: (ferrocenyl)dibromoborane

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: C16H9BBrCl5Fe

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
Stage #1: hexachlorobenzene With n-butyllithium In diethyl ether; hexane at -78 - -40℃; Inert atmosphere; Stage #2: (ferrocenyl)dibromoborane In diethyl ether; hexane at -78 - 20℃; for 14h; Inert atmosphere;	93%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 34878-60-9
o-methyl-thiophenolate

: 113087-88-0
hexakis(2-methyl-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In various solvent(s) for 5h; Heating;	92%

: 19924-43-7
3-methoxyphenylacetonitrile

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: α-(3-Methoxyphenyl)-α-(2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorophenyl)acetonitrile

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With n-butyllithium In diethyl ether 1.) -70 deg C, 2 h, 2.) -70 deg C to r.t.; r.t., overnight;	92%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 203631-76-9
4-[4-(4-Isopropoxy-phenylsulfanyl)-phenylsulfanyl]-benzenethiol

: C132H114O6S18

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone; sodium hydride 1.) 25 deg C, 30 min, 2.) 50-60 deg C, 2 d;	92%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 10486-08-5
sodium p-thiocresolate

: 55709-41-6
hexakis(4-methyl-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone for 20h; Ambient temperature;	91%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 35204-48-9
Sodium; 4-hydroxy-benzenethiolate

: 113087-91-5
hexakis(4-hydroxy-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In various solvent(s) for 5h; Heating;	90%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 71-43-2
benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With chlorobenzene; lithium chloride; magnesium chloride In N,N-dimethyl-formamide for 1h; Product distribution; electrolysis, Al cathode, graphite anode, current density 0.04 A/sm2; electrochemical reductive dehalogenation of halogenocyclopropane and halogenoaromatic compounds;	90%
With [1,3-bis(2,6-diisopropylphenyl)imidazol-2-ylidene]palladium iodide; potassium tert-butylate In isopropyl alcohol for 24h; Catalytic behavior; Reagent/catalyst; Inert atmosphere; Reflux;
With (S,S)-(salen)cobalt(III)(OAc) In acetonitrile Kinetics; Reagent/catalyst;
With 3% Pd/C; sodium hydroxide In methanol at 180℃; for 1h;

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 140-29-4
phenylacetonitrile

: α-Phenyl-α-(2,3,4,5,6-pentachlorophenyl)acetonitrile

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With n-butyllithium In diethyl ether 1.) -70 deg C, 2 h, 2.) -70 deg C to r.t.; r.t., overnight;	90%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 106-45-6
para-thiocresol

: 55709-41-6
hexakis(4-methyl-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 60℃; for 40h; Inert atmosphere;	90%
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 60℃; for 40h; Inert atmosphere;	90%

: 766-98-3
1-ethynyl-4-fluorobenzene

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 1269423-27-9
hexakis(4-fluorophenylethynyl)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With dichloro bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II); copper(l) iodide; diisopropylamine; XPhos In 1,4-dioxane at 100℃; for 20h; Sonogashira coupling; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube;	89%

: 696-63-9
4-Methoxybenzenethiol

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 113087-89-1
hexakis(4-methoxy-1-phenylthio)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
Stage #1: 4-Methoxybenzenethiol; hexachlorobenzene With sodium hydride at 20 - 80℃; for 5h; Inert atmosphere; Cooling with ice; Stage #2: With sodium hydroxide In water Inert atmosphere;	88%
With 1,3-dimethyl-2-imidazolidinone; sodium hydride for 48h; Ambient temperature;	70.5%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 108-98-5
thiophenol

: 61040-42-4
hexakis(phenylsulfanyl)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With potassium carbonate In N,N-dimethyl-formamide at 60℃; for 46h; Inert atmosphere;	88%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 766-47-2
1-ethynyl-2-methylbenzene

: 1269423-31-5
hexakis(o-tolylethynyl)benzene

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
With dichloro bis(acetonitrile) palladium(II); copper(l) iodide; diisopropylamine; XPhos In 1,4-dioxane at 100℃; for 20h; Sonogashira coupling; Inert atmosphere; Sealed tube;	87%

: 118-74-1
hexachlorobenzene

: 5188-07-8
sodium thiomethoxide

: 70648-33-8
Pentakis(methylthio)thiophenol

Conditions

Conditions	Yield
In N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethylphosphoric triamide at 100℃; for 2h;	85%

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Chemical Properties

Hexachlorobenzene(118-74-1), or perchlorobenzene, is a chlorocarbon with the molecular formula C₆Cl₆. It is a white crystalline solid that has negligible solubility in water. It is soluble in diethyl ether, benzene, ethanol and chloroform. Its vapour pressure is 1.09×10^-5 mmHg (1.45 mPa) at 20 °C. Its flash point is 242 °C and it sublimes at 322 °C.
IUPAC Name: 1,2,3,4,5,6-hexachlorobenzene
Molecular formula: C₆Cl₆
Molar mass: 284.80 g/mol
Density: 2.04 g/cm³
Melting point: 231 °C
Boiling point: 323-326 °C
Other names: Perchlorobenzene; HCB
The Structure of Hexachlorobenzene(118-74-1):

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Uses

Hexachlorobenzene(118-74-1) is a fungicide formerly used as a seed treatment, especially on wheat to control the fungal disease bunt. It has been banned globally under the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants.

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Toxicity Data With Reference

1.	dnd-esc 20 µmol/L	MUREAV Mutation Research. 89 (1981),95.
2.	mmo-smc 100 ppm	RSTUDV Rivista di Scienza e Technologia degli Alimenti e di Nutrizione Umana. Review of Science and Technology of Food and Human Nutrition. 6 (1976),161.
3.	orl-rat TDLo:2738 mg/kg/2Y-C:CAR	PAACA3 Proceedings of the American Association for Cancer Research. 24 (1983),59.
4.	orl-mus TDLo:6972 mg/kg/83W-C:NEO	IJCNAW International Journal of Cancer. 23 (1979),47.
5.	orl-ham TDLo:1000 mg/kg/18W-C:CAR	NATUAS Nature. 269 (1977),510.
6.	unr-man LDLo:220 mg/kg	85DCAI Poisoning; Toxicology, Symptoms, Treatments. 2 (1970),73.
7.	orl-rat LD50:10,000 mg/kg	85DPAN Wirksubstanzen der Pflanzenschutz und Schadlingsbekampfungsmittel Werner Perkow,Berlin, Germany.: Verlag Paul Parey,1971/76.
8.	ihl-rat LC50:3600 mg/m3	85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects, GKNT,1982,72.
9.	orl-mus LD50:4 g/kg	85GMAT Toxicometric Parameters of Industrial Toxic Chemicals Under Single Exposure Izmerov, N.F., et al.,Moscow, USSR.: Centre of International Projects,

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Consensus Reports

NTP 10th Report on Carcinogens. IARC Cancer Review: Group 2B IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 7 , 1987,p. 219.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Animal Sufficient Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 20 , 1979,p. 155.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) ; Human Limited Evidence IMEMDT IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risk of Chemicals to Man . 20 , 1979,p. 155.(World Health Organization, Internation Agency for Research on Cancer,Lyon, France.: ) (Single copies can be ordered from WHO Publications Centre U.S.A., 49 Sheridan Avenue, Albany, NY 12210) . Community Right-To-Know List. Reported in EPA TSCA Inventory. EPA Genetic Toxicology Program.

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Safety Profile

Confirmed carcinogen with experimental carcinogenic, neoplastigenic, and teratogenic data. A human poison by an unspecified route. Experimental reproductive effects. Mildly toxic experimentally by inhalation. Mutation data reported. A fungicide. Combustible when exposed to heat or flame. Violent reaction with dimethylformamide. To fight fire, use CO₂, dry chemical. When heated to decomposition it emits highly toxic fumes of Cl⁻. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, AROMATIC.
Hazard Codes:

Xn,Xi,

F
Risk Statements: 45-48/25-50/53-67-65-62-51/53-48/20-38-11-39/23/24/25-23/24/25-66-36/38
45: May cause cancer
48/25: Toxic: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure if swallowed
50/53: Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
67: Vapors may cause drowsiness and dizziness
65: Harmful: May cause lung damage if swallowed
62: Possible risk of impaired fertility
51/53: Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment
48/20: Harmful: danger of serious damage to health by prolonged exposure through inhalation
38: Irritating to the skin
11: Highly Flammable
39/23/24/25: Toxic: danger of very serious irreversible effects through inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
23/24/25: Toxic by inhalation, in contact with skin and if swallowed
66: Repeated exposure may cause skin dryness or cracking
36/38: Irritating to eyes and skin
Safety Statements: 53-45-60-61-62-36/37-33-29-16-9-26
53: Avoid exposure - obtain special instruction before use
45: In case of accident or if you feel unwell, seek medical advice immediately (show label where possible)
60: This material and/or its container must be disposed of as hazardous waste
61: Avoid release to the environment. Refer to special instructions safety data sheet
62: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting: seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label
36/37: Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves
33: Take precautionary measures against static discharges
29: Do not empty into drains
16: Keep away from sources of ignition - No smoking
9: Keep container in a well-ventilated place
26: In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice
RIDADR: UN 2729 6.1/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: DA2975000
HazardClass: 6.1(b)
PackingGroup: III

HEXACHLOROBENZENE Standards and Recommendations

ACGIH TLV: TWA 0.002 (skin); Animal Carcinogen
DFG MAK: Not Classifiable as a Human Carcinogen; BAT: 15 μg/dL in plasma/serum
DOT Classification: 6.1; Label: KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD

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HEXACHLOROBENZENE

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