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General Purpose Solvents

Carbon Tetrachloride

RA000189 CAS 56-23-5 AR

Identity

Product code
RA000189
CAS number
56-23-5
Grade
AR
Purity
99.5%
Molecular formula
CCl4
Molecular weight
153.82

Classification

Technical Data

Properties

PropertyValueUnit
Physical state at 20 °C Liquid —
Vapour pressure [20°C] 121.3 hPa hPa
Vapour density 5.31 —
Density [g/cm3] 1.59 g/cm3 g/cm3
Solubility in water [% weight] Insoluble —
Partition coefficient Log Pow octanol / water at 20°C 2.83 —
Colour Clear Colorless —
Odour chloroform-like —
Melting point/ Freezing point [°C] -23 °C °C
Decomposition point [°C] 100 °C °C
Boiling point [°C] 76 - 77 °C °C
Initial boiling point [°C] 76 °C °C
Final boiling point [°C] 77 °C °C
Evaporation rate 12.8 —

These are recorded catalogue property values. Product specification limits, where available, are listed under Specifications.

Specifications

ParameterSpecificationUnit Method
Appearance A clear colorless liquid — —
Reaction against H2SO4 Passes test — —
Carbon disulphide (CS2) Max 0.0005 % % —
Iodine reducing substances (I) Max 0.0016 % % —
Purity Min 99.5 % % GC
Weight/ mL (20 °C) 1.592 - 1.595 g g —
Refractive index (20°C; 589 nm) (20 °C) 1.460 - 1.461 — —
Water Max 0.02 % % —
Acidity Max 0.0005 % % —
Non-volatile matter Max 0.001 % % —
Ionised chloride (CI) Max 0.00006 % % —
Free chlorine (CI) Max 0.00001 % % —

2 grades of this substance are listed. Each grade is a separate product with its own specifications, pack sizes and documents.

Packaging

Pack size SKU
500 mL RA000189-PK-500ML
2.5 L RA000189-PK-2.5L