Carbon Tetrachloride

Carbon Tetrachloride is sold only on a direct basis with Product Steward approval. Dow experts will provide specific handling, storage and safety information. Carbon Tetrachloride is primarily used as a feedstock for the production of fluorocarbons (chlorofluorocarbon and hydrochlorofluorocarbon) for refrigerant and blowing agent applications. Use of this product is tightly controlled by the Montreal Protocol.

Carbon Tetrachloride is shipped in truck, rail car and marine (barge, ship) quantities.

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Formula:	CCl4
Official Shipping Name:	Carbon Tetrachloride
UN Number:	1846
CAS Number:	56-23-5
Synonyms:	Tetrachloromethane, perchloromethane
Description:	Colorless, nonflammable liquid at room temperature with "sweet" odor
Molecular Weight:	154
Density:	13.2 lb/gal 1.46 gm/cc
Flash Point:	NA
Regional Availability:	North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa, India, Latin America, Asia-Pacific

Applications

Chemical Processing Industry

Fluorocarbons

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