Hexachloroethane

Product Description
Product | Hexachloroethane |
CAS | 67-72-1 |
Formula | C2Cl6 |
Synonym | HCE, Perchloroethane, Carbon Hexachloride, Ethane, 1,1,1,2,2,2-hexachloro- |
Typical Product Specifications
Density | 2.091 |
Mesh | + 20 mesh = 5% max |
Bulk Density | 1.2 g/cc (1 Metric Ton=1.25 M3) |
Ash | 0.20% max (Anticaking agent) |
Purity | 99.70% min |
Melting Range | 185ยบC - 187ยบC |
Appearance | White, crystalline, free-flowing powder |
Odor | Camphor-like |
Moisture | 0.03% max |
Acidity | not detected |
Iron | not detected |
Specific gravity | 2.1 g/cc |
Free Chlorine | not detected |
Mesh | - 150 mesh = 5% max |
Insolubility | in water |
Vapor Pressure | 1 mm (32.7 c) |
Melting Point | 186.6 c (sublimes) |
Molecular weight | 236.74 |
Color | colorless crystal |
Solubility | alcohol, benzene, chloroform, ether, oils, chlorinated solvs., most org. solvs. |
Chemical Structure | ![]() |
Notes | Packing: 25kg net in double poly-lined HDPE bags. Sea-worthy packing. Palletized cargo, 40 bags/pallet. |
Class | Solvents - Glycols - Alcohols, Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) Chemicals |

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