Dichloroethane, (1 ,2-), ACS

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315+H320, H331, H335, H350

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

2.3 Other hazards

None Target Organ(s): Heart, Central nervous system, Liver, Kidney, Pancreas

Signal word

Danger

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute toxicity, Oral Category 4 Acute toxicity, Inhalation Category 3 Skin irritation Category 2 Eye irritation Category 2A Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity – single Category 3 exposure

Hazard statements

H225 Highly flammable liquid and vapor. H302 Harmful if swallowed. H315+H320 Causes skin and eye irritation. H331 Toxic if inhaled. H335 May cause respiratory irritation. H350 May cause cancer.

Precautionary statements

P201 Obtain special instructions before use. P202 Do not handle until all safety precautions have been read and understood. P210 Keep away from heat/sparks/open flames/hot surfaces. No smoking. P233 Keep container tightly closed. P240 Ground/Bond container and receiving equipment. P241 Use explosion-proof electrical/ventilating/lighting/equipment. P242 Use only non-sparking tools. P243 Take precautionary measures against static discharge. P261 Avoid breathing dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. P264 Wash hands thoroughly after handling. P270 Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. P271 Use only outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. P280 Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection. IF SWALLOWED: Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician if you feel P301+P312 unwell. IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse P303+P361+P353 skin with water/shower. IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for P304+P340 breathing. IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove P305+P351+P338 contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing. P311 Call a POISON CENTER/doctor/physician. P330 Rinse mouth. P332+P313 If skin irritation occurs: Get medical advice/attention. P362+P364 Take off contaminated clothing and wash it before reuse. P370+P378 In case of fire: Use appropriate media to extinguish. P403+P235 Store in a well-ventilated place. Keep cool. P405 Store locked up. P501 Dispose of contents/container in accordance with local regulations.

Potential health effects

Eyes Causes eye irritation. Inhalation May be harmful if inhaled. Causes respiratory tract irritation. Skin Harmful if absorbed through skin. Causes skin irritation. Ingestion Harmful if swallowed.

HMIS® ratings

Health 2 Health 3 Flammability 3 Fire 3 Reactivity 0 Reactivity 0 Specific hazard Not Available