Dichloromethane

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

WHMIS 2015 Classified according to Canada's Hazardous Products Regulations (WHMIS 2015) and the US Hazard Communication Standard (HCS 2012).

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Skin irritation - Category 2; Eye irritation - Category 2B; Carcinogenicity - Category 2; Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) - Category 3; Specific target organ toxicity (repeated exposure) - Category 2

Signal word

Warning

Hazard statements

Causes skin and eye irritation. May cause respiratory irritation. May cause drowsiness or dizziness. May cause damage to organs (blood, kidneys) through prolonged or repeated exposure. Suspected of causing cancer.

Prevention

Obtain special instructions before use. Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapours/spray. Wash thoroughly after handling. Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area.

Response

IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing. Call a POISON CENTRE or doctor if you feel unwell. 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. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label).

Product definition

Continue rinsing. Date of preparation If eye irritation persists: Get medical advice/attention. April 25, 2016 IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell.

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations. Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. Specific treatment (see supplemental first aid instruction on this label). 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 exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention. Get medical advice/attention if you feel unwell. Dispose of contents and container in accordance with local, regional, national and international regulations.

2.3 Other hazards

HEALTH RISKS: EYE CONTACT: May cause eye irritation. In case of contact with the product there may be tearing, redness, a feeling of tingling or burning and blurred vision. SKIN CONTACT: May cause effects ranging from mild irritation to severe pain, and possibly burns, depending on the intensity of the contact. Absorption through the skin may occur.