ATSDR Toxic Substances Update

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) sent this bulletin at 03/14/2013 02:24 PM EDT Toxic Substances updates for the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. A new addenda for Hexachlorobutadiene has been posted. You can view the new addenda by visiting
http://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/substances/toxsubstance.asp?toxid=168

Hexachlorobutadiene

CAS ID #: 87-68-3

Affected Organ Systems: Renal (Urinary System or Kidneys)

Cancer Effects: None

Chemical Classification: Volatile organic compounds

Summary: Hexachlorobutadiene is a colorless liquid with a turpentine-like odor. It is also called perchlorobutadiene. Hexachlorobutadiene is not found naturally in the environment. It is formed when other chemicals are made. Most hexachlorobutadiene used commercially in the United States is imported from Germany. It is mainly used to make rubber compounds. It is also used as a solvent, and to make lubricants, in gyroscopes, as a heat transfer liquid, and as a hydraulic fluid.

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