Agent Name
Hexachlorobutadiene
Major Category
Other Classes
Synonyms
1,1,2,3,4,4-Hexachloro-1,3-butadiene; 1,3-Butadiene, 1,1,2,3,4,4-hexachloro-; 1,3-Butadiene, hexachloro-; 1,3-Hexachlorobutadiene; C 46; C-46; Dolen-pur; GP-40-66:120; HCBD; Hexachlor-1,3-butadien [Czech]; Hexachlorobutadiene; Perchlorobutadiene; [ChemIDplus] UN2279
Category
Halogenated Aliphatics, Unsaturated
Description
Clear, colorless liquid with a mild, turpentine-like odor; [NIOSH]
Sources/Uses
Used as a solvent, heat transfer liquid in transformers, and hydraulic fluid; produced as a byproduct of hydrocarbon chlorination processes; [ACGIH] Used as a fumigant in parts of Europe against Phylloxera on grapes; [HSDB]
Comments
Kidney injury reported in chronic feeding and inhalation studies of experimental animals; [ACGIH] Liquid is corrosive. Vapor causes skin, eye, and respiratory tract irritation. May cause kidney injury; [ICSC] Irritating to skin; Toxic by ingestion, inhalation, or skin absorption; [MSDSonline]
Skin Designation (ACGIH)
Yes
Odor Threshold Low
1.1 ppm
Lethal Concentration
LC50 (mouse) = 370 mg/m3
Explanatory Notes
Flash point = 90 deg C; Odor threshold from CHEMINFO; VP from HSDB;
IARC Carcinogen
Not classifiable
ACGIH Carcinogen
Confirmed Animal
Processes
Industrial Processes with risk of exposure: