Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) is not particularly bad for us at least as far as brief exposure to the vapor goes. It is however bad for the ozone layer. Interesting fact, CCl4 is one of those scarce organic solvents that is denser than water (i.e. water floats on top of this solvent). It used to be widely used in chemical synthesis but has been phased out, like many refrigerants, due to harmful effects on the ozone layer.
It is somewhat dangerous to use as a fire extinguisher as it can produce phosgene gas (Cl-CO-Cl) when heated. Phosgene was a chemical warfare agent in WWI.
To get rid of the carbon tet, you may be able to find a hazardous waste location that will take it. If you do, be sure to label it because halogenated wastes (containing F, Cl, Br, or I) are disposed of separately from non-halogenated waste.
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