Ethylene Dichloride

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H319, H335, H350

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Hazard Classification Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2

Health hazards

Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

H225: Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302: Harmful if swallowed. H315: Causes skin irritation. H319: Causes serious eye irritation. H335: May cause respiratory irritation. H350: May cause cancer.

Prevention

P201: Obtain special instructions before use. P202: Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210: Keep away from heat, hot surfaces, sparks, open flames and other ignition sources. No smoking. P233: Keep container tightly closed. P240: Ground and bond container and receiving equipment. P241: Use explosion-proof [electrical/ventilating/lighting] equipment. P242: Use non-sparking tools. P243: Take action to prevent static discharges. P270: Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P280: Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. P261: Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P271: Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P264: Wash hands thoroughly after handling.

Response

P370+P378 In case of fire Use water spray, foam, dry powder or carbon dioxide for extinction. P301+P312 IF SWALLOWED Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell. P330: Rinse mouth. P303+P361+P353 IF ON SKIN (or hair) Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water [or shower]. P362: Take off contaminated clothing. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs Get medical advice/attention P308+P313 IF exposed or concerned Get medical advice/attention P305+P351+P338 IF IN EYES Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P337+P313 If eye irritation persists Get medical advice/attention P304+P340 IF INHALED Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. P312: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor if you feel unwell.

Storage

P403+P235: Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405: Store locked up. P233: Keep container tightly closed.

Disposal

P501: 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.

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Physical Hazards Flammable liquids Category 2 Health Hazards Acute toxicity (Oral) Category 4 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity