Chloromethane Group

Carbon Tetrachloride - (CCl4 - Tetrachloromethane)

Specifications :

Sr No Characteristics Specification
1 Colour APHA   10.00 max
2 Sp. Gravity (15˚C/4˚C)     1.600/1.608
3 Methyl Chloride ppm   10.00 max
4 Chloroform ppm   100.00 max
5 Tetrachloride ppm   100.00 max
6 Acidity as HCL ppm   1.00 max
7 Free Chlorine ppm   1.00 max
8 Purity %    99.90 min
9 Moisture ppm   50.00 max

Caution : Threshold limit 10 ppm as per ACGIH norms Hydrolyzes to from Hydrochloric Acid with Water

Applications

  • Dry-cleaning fluid
  • Agro chemicals
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Flotation fluid, synthesis of nylon-7
  • Grain fumigants and flour bleaching
  • Grease removing agent for machinery and tool
  • Solvent in chlorinated rubber manufacturing and petroleum refining industry
  • Pharmaceutical preparations
  • Fluorocarbon refrigerants and propellants