Testing Status of Halogenated ethanes CS (Hexachloroethane) M960081
CASRN: 67-72-1
Formula: C2-Cl6
Synonyms/Common Names
- Carbon hexachloride
- Hexachloroethane (Halogenated ethanes CS)
Known Uses
Solvent, in explosives, camphor substitute in celluloid, in production of metals, antihelmintic drug, moth repellant, rubber vulcanizing, flame-proofing (HSDB 1990)
Chemical Properties
Toxicity Effects (HSDB)
Short-Term Toxicity
- 3 weeks (Gavage)
(C04604C)
Report Complete
- TOX-45 (NIH Number: 96-3935)
(Tox Peer Review 08/00/1995A )
Renal Toxicity Studies of Selected Halogenated Ethanes Administered by Gavage to F344/N Rats - Rats: F344/N
- Dose: MALE RATS 0, 0.62, 1.24 MMOL/KG/DAY; 5/GRP.
- TOX-45 (NIH Number: 96-3935)
(Tox Peer Review 08/00/1995A )