Methylene chloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H315, H319, H336, H351

Code

Statements

H315

Causes skin irritation

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

According to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 [CLP Classification of the substance or mixture

Signal word

warning

Hazard pictograms

GHS07, GHS08

Hazard statements

H315 Causes skin irritation. H319 Causes serious eye irritation. H336 May cause drowsiness or dizziness. H351 Suspected of causing cancer (if inhaled).

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P260 Do not breathe gas/mist/vapours/spray. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P304+P340 IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep 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. P312 Call a POISON CENTRE/doctor if you feel unwell.

Additional information

requirements see section 15 of the safety data sheet

Other hazards

Vapours may form explosive mixtures with air

Results of PBT and vPvB assessment

According to the results of its assessment, this substance is not a PBT or a vPvB. Endocrine disrupting properties Not listed.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Classification according to Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP) Classification Section Hazard class Category Hazard class and Hazard state- category ment 3.2 skin corrosion/irritation 2 Skin Irrit. 2 H315 3.3 serious eye damage/eye irritation 2 Eye Irrit. 2 H319 3.6 carcinogenicity 2 Carc. 2 H351 3.8D specific target organ toxicity - single expos- 3 STOT SE 3 H336 ure (narcotic effects, drowsiness) For full text of abbreviations: see SECTION 16