Dichloromethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H303+H313, H315, H319, H335, H336, H351, H373

Code

Statements

H303+H313

May be harmful if swallowed or in contact with skin

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015) and the US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012) Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 5; Acute toxicity (Dermal) Category 5; Skin irritation Category 2; Eye irritation Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2

2.2 Label elements

Oo

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

May be harmful if swallowed. May be harmful in contact with skin. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Suspected of causing cancer. May cause damage to organs through prolonged or repeated exposure.

Precautionary statements

Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing.

Product definition

Dichloromethane Date of preparation July 15, 2015 Page 01 of IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. IF SWALLOWED: Rinse mouth. Do NOT induce vomiting. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking.

2.3 Other hazards

None known.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification Acute toxicity (Oral) - Category 5; Acute toxicity (Dermal) - Category 5; Skin irritation - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2A; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2