E-Limit

Carbon tetrachloride

CAS Number

56-23-5

Last Revised

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TWA Limit

2 ppm

STEL

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Ceiling Limit

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Notes & Notations
  • ACGIH A2 - Suspected human carcinogen (cancer causing)
  • ACGIH Skin - Contributes to exposure by the skin route
  • IARC 2B - Possibly carcinogenic (cancer causing) to humans
  • OHSR 5.57 is applicable for this designated substance
Basis of B.C. Exposure Limit
Minimize the potential for:
  • Liver damage
  • Note: There may be other potential health effects; refer to ACGIH TLV Documentation and other relevant references.
Synonyms:

Tetrachloromethane

; 

CCl4

IDLH:

200 ppm

 (Source: NIOSH)
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