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Carbon Tetrachloride
Carbon Tetrachloride (Product Code: SCL-805/147) is a dense, non-polar chlorinated solvent used as the organic layer that reveals bromide and iodide during inorganic salt analysis in senior secondary and college laboratories. Teachers who assemble a school salt analysis kit often include a small bottle of it, and it also dissolves oils, greases and free halogens; it is packed as a 500 ml analytical reagent with an MSDS. It is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Chemical | Carbon tetrachloride (tetrachloromethane) |
| Grade | Analytical reagent |
| Quantity per pack | 500 ml |
| Documents supplied | MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) |
| Shelf life | Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. |
| Product code | SCL-805/147 |
| Supplied by | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), Ambala, India |
What Is Carbon Tetrachloride Used For?
During the confirmatory test for halide anions, a little of the salt solution is shaken in a test tube with carbon tetrachloride and chlorine water. Because the solvent does not mix with water and sinks to the bottom, the colour of the released halogen collects in that lower layer: orange to brown points to bromide, violet points to iodide. The same idea demonstrates the displacement order of the halogens.
Carbon tetrachloride is toxic when inhaled or absorbed through the skin, so dispense it in a fume cupboard, wear gloves and eye protection, and keep the volumes used per test very small. Collect used solvent in a labelled waste container rather than pouring it down the sink. It is also an ozone-depleting substance whose sale and use are regulated in many countries, so check the rules that apply to your laboratory.
Supplier
ScienceLab is the trading name of Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited in Ambala, Haryana. The company sources chemicals like this one so that institutions can order reagents and apparatus through a single supplier, for delivery within India and to international markets where the solvent's use is permitted. See the company profile for details.
Related Chemistry Lab Products
The items below support the halide layer test and the safe handling it requires:
- Chlorine Water — liberates bromine or iodine so the solvent layer can show its colour.
- Boiling Tubes — roomy tubes that leave space to shake two liquid layers.
- Fume Cupboard, Ductless — an enclosure for dispensing toxic solvents.
- Chemical Splash Protection Goggle — protects eyes during shaking and pouring.
- Carbon Disulphide — another non-polar solvent some syllabi use for the same test.
More reagents are listed in the Chemistry Lab category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies Carbon Tetrachloride SCL-805/147?
Carbon Tetrachloride (SCL-805/147) is supplied by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd, trading as ScienceLab, Ambala, Haryana, India. The company sources this analytical reagent solvent for salt-analysis teaching and supplies it with an MSDS to laboratories in India and in international markets where its use is permitted.
What pack size of Carbon Tetrachloride is offered?
Carbon Tetrachloride is listed as a 500 ml pack of analytical reagent grade. Tell us how many packs you need, bearing in mind that each halide layer test uses only a small volume, and we will quote accordingly.
Why does the halide layer test need carbon tetrachloride?
Bromine and iodine are far more soluble in Carbon Tetrachloride than in water, so their colours concentrate in the separate lower layer and are easy to read. That makes the orange-brown or violet result clear even in a busy student laboratory.
Is safety information included with Carbon Tetrachloride?
Yes. Carbon Tetrachloride is supplied with an MSDS covering its hazards, first aid and spill response. Keep it where staff can consult it, and make sure everyone dispensing the solvent has read it before the practical begins.
What is the shelf life of Carbon Tetrachloride?
Shelf life depends on the chemical, its grade and storage conditions; ask us for the expiry date of the batch you are quoted. Store Carbon Tetrachloride tightly closed, away from heat and out of reach of students.
Are there restrictions on buying carbon tetrachloride?
Often, yes. Carbon Tetrachloride is regulated as an ozone-depleting substance in many places, so laboratories should confirm that their intended use is permitted. Contact us with your requirement and destination before ordering so that we can check what is possible.
Can batch analysis documents be provided with Carbon Tetrachloride?
The listing confirms analytical reagent grade and an MSDS for Carbon Tetrachloride. Please ask us about any additional batch paperwork your laboratory or purchase department needs before the order is placed, so that the request is settled with the quotation.
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Last updated: 24 September 2026
