Dichloromethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

Health hazards

Skin irritation, category 2 Eye irritation, category 2 Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure), category 3, narcotic effect Carcinogenicity, category 2 Hazard pictograms

Signal word

Warning Hazard statements H315 - Causes skin irritation. H319 - Causes serious eye irritation. H351 - Suspected of causing cancer. H336 - May cause drowsiness or dizziness

Prevention

P280 - Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261 - Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. P264 - Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P271 - Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P202 - Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood.

Response

P302+P352 - IF ON SKIN: Wash with plenty of water. P362+P364 - Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P304+P340 - IF INHALED: Remove victim to fresh air and keep at rest in a position comfortable for breathing P305+P351+P338 - IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P308+P313 - IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. P332+P313 - If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P337+P313 - If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention.

Storage

P403+P233 - Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep container tightly closed. P405 - Store locked up. Disposal P501 - Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment or disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Hazard(s) not otherwise classified (HNOC)