Note: Ingredients listed on restricted chemical lists
EC/CAS
75-09-2
Name of the chemical
Methylene chloride
Concentration
99.0-100.0%
General Information
Revision date
2020-10-05
Product name
Methylene Chloride
Product Synonyms
Dichloromethane
CAS No.
75-09-2
1.2.1 Relevant identified uses
For Laboratory, Research or Manufacturing Use
1.2.2. Uses advised against
Not determined
Emergency telephone
4001-204937
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Company Information
company name
Avantor Performance Materials, LLC
e-mail address of the competent person responsible for the Safety Data Sheet
info@avantormaterials.com
GHS Information
Signal word
WARNING!
Section 2
SECTION 2: Hazards identification
GHS Classification Emergency Overview Appearance Color: Colorless Form: Liquid Physical state: Liquid Odor: Pleasant sweet odor
Signal word
WARNING! Danger
Potential health effects
Harmful if swallowed. Causes skin irritation. Causes serious eye irritation. May cause cancer. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. Potential Physical / Chemical Not classified Effects:
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. Narcotic effect.
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 result None.
