118-74-1 HEXACHLOROBENZENE

Name: HEXACHLOROBENZENE
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;
CAS Number:118-74-1
Molecular Formula:C₆Cl₆
Molecular Weight:284.76
EINECS:204-273-9
Density:1.5691
Boiling Point:323-326 °C(lit.)
Flash Point:151.1 °C
Safety Description: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.
liansport Information:UN 2729