1,2-Dichloroethane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

result in GHS classification: GHS classification of substance or mixture, and national or regional information:

Physical hazards

Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin corrosion/irritation Category 2 Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity - single Category 3 exposure

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor. Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause cancer.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. Keep container tightly closed. Ground/bond container and receiving equipment. Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. Use only non- sparking tools. Take precautionary measures against static discharge. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

In case of fire: Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/ if you feel unwell. Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water/shower. If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention. IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. Specific treatment (see this label).

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. Keep container tightly closed. Store locked up.

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an appropriate treatment and disposal facility in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and product characteristics at time of disposal. Other hazards which do not None. result in GHS classification: