Dichloromethane

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific Target Organ Toxicity - Category 31. Single Exposure Target Organs 1.Respiratory tract irritation., Narcotic effect. Unknown toxicity - Health Acute toxicity, inhalation, vapor 100 % Acute toxicity, inhalation, dust 100 % or mist

Environmental hazards

Acute hazards to the aquatic Category 3 Unknown toxicity - Environment Acute hazards to the aquatic 0 % Chronic hazards to the aquatic 100 %

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Use only outdoors or in a well- ventilated area. Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product.

Response

IF exposed or concerned: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor. IF SWALLOWED Rinse mouth. IF ON SKIN Wash with plenty of water. If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. 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.

Storage

Store in a well-ventilated place. 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: