Safety data sheet reference · CAS 56-23-5

Carbon tetrachloride SDS

also: carbon tetrachloride MSDS · safety data sheet · CCl4 · CAS 56-23-5 · EC 200-262-8 · tetrachloromethane · carbon tet

Danger Carc. 2 · Category 3 · Acute Tox. 3 · +1 Category 3 · Hazardous to the ozone layer UN 1846 · ADR 6.1 · PG II

Skull and Crossbones GHS06 Health Hazard GHS08

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Sigma-Aldrich ↗ Fisher Scientific ↗ Carl Roth ↗

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CAS number

56-23-5

EC number

200-262-8

CLP Annex VI index

602-008-00-5

Molecular formula

CCl4

Molar mass

153.8 g/mol

§ 02 · Hazards identification

Harmonised EU classification

CLP Annex VI · Index 602-008-00-5. A supplier SDS may add self-classified hazards — this is the legal minimum.

H301 Toxic if swallowed. Acute toxicity, oral — Category 3 (Acute Tox. 3)

H311 Toxic in contact with skin. Acute toxicity, dermal — Category 3

H331 Toxic if inhaled. Acute toxicity, inhalation — Category 3

H351 Suspected of causing cancer. Carcinogenicity — Category 2 (Carc. 2)

H372 Causes damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure. STOT repeated exposure — Category 1 (STOT RE 1)

H412 Harmful to aquatic life with long lasting effects. Aquatic chronic — Category 3

H420 Harms public health and the environment by destroying ozone in the upper atmosphere. Hazardous to the ozone layer

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use.

P260 Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray.

P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

P273 Avoid release to the environment.

P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection.

P301 IF SWALLOWED: call a POISON CENTER or doctor if you feel unwell.

P302 IF ON SKIN: wash with plenty of water.

P304 IF INHALED: remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing.

P308 IF exposed or concerned: get medical advice/attention.

P310 Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor.

P313 Get medical advice/attention.

P314 Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

P330 Rinse mouth.

P352 Wash with plenty of water.

P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

§ 07 · Handling and storage

Computed storage verdict

Keep separate from 11 storage groups Acute toxics

Derived from CLP Annex VI classification and CAMEO reactive-group data — not copied from a PDF.

↔ Keep separate

Bases Flammable liquids Flammable solids Compressed gases Mineral acids Organic acids Organic peroxides & self-reactives Oxidizing acids Oxidizers Reactive metals Water-reactives

Full interactive verdict — reactions, gas release on contact, ADR forms →

§ 09 · Physical and chemical properties

Measured properties

Melting point -22.8 °C

Boiling point 76.7 °C

Relative density (water = 1) 1.59

Source: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain); per-value source references stored in the database.

§ 10 · Stability and reactivity

Reactive group (CAMEO/NOAA): Halogenated Organic Compounds. Our database documents 17 incompatible and 13 caution reaction-partner groups for carbon tetrachloride — including which combinations release gas on contact. See the per-partner breakdown with gas release →

Incompatible

Caution

§ 13 · Disposal considerations

Dispose of waste and residues in accordance with local and national regulations — in the EU under the Waste Framework Directive 2008/98/EC. Never discharge to drains or municipal waste; hand contaminated packaging and unused product to an authorised waste-disposal company. The supplier's SDS section 13 lists the applicable waste codes for the specific product.

§ 14 · Transport information

Road transport — ADR 2025

UN number

UN 1846

Proper shipping name

CARBON TETRACHLORIDE

Class · PG

6.1 · II

Classification code

Transport category

ADR labels

6.1

Hazard ID (Kemler) / UN plate

60

1846

Top: hazard identification number (Kemler). Bottom: UN number — as carried on the orange plate of the transport unit.

Source: UN ADR 2025 (ECE/TRANS/352), Table A. Road (ADR) only — for sea (IMDG) and air (IATA), consult the supplier's SDS §14.

MSDS vs SDS

MSDS vs SDS: is there a difference?

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the format is set by REACH Annex II. So a "carbon tetrachloride MSDS" and a "carbon tetrachloride SDS" refer to the same document — today it is issued as an SDS. Full breakdown of the differences →

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Compliance hub

From classification to SDS

The classification above corresponds to Section 2 of a Safety Data Sheet. Learn how a compliant 16-section SDS is structured and authored →

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§ 16 · Sources

Classification: Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP), Annex VI
Transport: UN ADR 2025 (UNECE), Table A
Reactivity: NOAA CAMEO Chemicals reactive-group matrix (public domain)
Physical properties: CAMEO Chemicals (NOAA, public domain) — per-value source references stored in the database
Substance data: PubChem · ECHA

Reference aid only. This page summarises the harmonised EU classification and computed storage guidance — it is not a Safety Data Sheet and does not replace one. Always verify hazards, handling and storage against the supplier's SDS (sections 7 and 10) and local regulations before use. Page updated 2026-07-27.

Frequently asked questions

Is an MSDS the same as an SDS?

In practice, yes. MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) is the older name for the same document. In the US, OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (2012) adopted the GHS-standardised 16-section Safety Data Sheet; in the EU the SDS format is set by REACH Annex II. A document you find labelled "carbon tetrachloride MSDS" is today issued as an SDS.

What GHS pictograms does carbon tetrachloride require?

Under the harmonised EU classification (CLP Annex VI), carbon tetrachloride carries GHS06 and GHS08 with the signal word "Danger". Hazard statements: H351, H331, H311, H301, H372, H412, H420. A supplier's SDS may add self-classified hazards on top of this harmonised minimum.

Where can I download an official carbon tetrachloride SDS PDF?

From your own supplier — an SDS is issued per product and supplier, so the correct PDF for an inspection is the one matching the product you actually purchased. The supplier links on this page lead to the official SDS libraries of major distributors.