• Name

  PENTACHLOROBENZENE

• EINECS
• CAS No. 608-93-5
• Article Data94
• CAS DataBase
• Density 1.609 g/mL at 25 °C(lit.)
• Solubility 1.332mg/L(25 oC)
• Melting Point 84-87 °C(lit.)
  
• Formula C6H Cl5
• Boiling Point 275-277 °C(lit.)
  
• Molecular Weight 250.339
• Flash Point 131.6°C
• Transport Information
• Appearance
• Safety Moderately toxic by ingestion. An experimental teratogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl⁻. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, AROMATIC.

  Analytical Methods:

     

  For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Polychlorobenzenes, 5517.

• Risk Codes R11; R22; R50/53; R40
• Molecular Structure
• Hazard Symbols F,Xn,N
• Synonyms Benzene,pentachloro- (6CI,8CI,9CI); 1,2,3,4,5-Pentachlorobenzene;2,3,4,5,6-Pentachlorobenzene; NSC 1857; PCB; Pentachlorobenzene; QCB
• PSA 0.00000
• LogP 4.95360

PENTACHLOROBENZENE Chemical Properties

PENTACHLOROBENZENE Toxicity Data With Reference

PENTACHLOROBENZENE Consensus Reports

PENTACHLOROBENZENE Safety Profile

Moderately toxic by ingestion. An experimental teratogen. When heated to decomposition it emits toxic fumes of Cl⁻. See also CHLORINATED HYDROCARBONS, AROMATIC.
Hazard Codes: F,Xn,N
Risk Statements: 11-22-50/53-40
11:  Highly Flammable 
22:  Harmful if swallowed 
50/53:  Very Toxic to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse effects in the aquatic environment 
40:  Limited evidence of a carcinogenic effect 
Safety Statements: 41-46-50-60-61-36/37-24/25-23
41:  In case of fire and/or explosion do not breathe fumes
46:  If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label 
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 
36/37:  Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves 
24/25:  Avoid contact with skin and eyes 
23:  Do not breathe gas/fumes/vapor/spray (appropriate wording to be specified by the manufacturer) 
RIDADR: UN 3077 9/PG 3
WGK Germany: 3
RTECS: DA6640000

PENTACHLOROBENZENE Analytical Methods