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