Agent Name |
Pentachloroethane |
CAS Number |
76-01-7 |
Formula |
C2-H-Cl5 |
Major Category |
Solvents |
Synonyms |
Ethane pentachloride; Pentalin; [NIOSH] |
Category |
Chlorinated Aliphatic |
Description |
Colorless liquid with a sweetish, chloroform-like odor; [NIOSH] |
Sources/Uses |
Used as a metal degreaser, dry cleaning agent, fumigant, and timber drying agent; also used as a solvent for chemicals, resins, and gums; [HSDB] |
Comments |
A central nervous system depressant in acute animal studies; [HSDB] |
Exposure Assessment |
Skin Designation (ACGIH) |
Not evaluated |
MAK |
5 ppm |
Vapor Pressure |
3 mm Hg |
Lethal Concentration |
LC50 (rat) = 4238 ppm/2 hr |
Adverse Effects |
Neurotoxin |
CNS Solvent Syndrome |
IARC Carcinogen |
Not Classifiable |
Links to Other NLM Databases |
Health Studies |
Human Health Effects from Hazardous Substances Data Bank: PENTACHLOROETHANE
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