1,2-Dichloroethane, GR

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

29 CFR 1910.1200) Physical state Liquid. (Colorless.) Odor : Chloroform. OSHA/HCS status : This material is considered hazardous by the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Emergency overview WARNING! HARMFUL IF INHALED, ABSORBED THROUGH SKIN OR SWALLOWED. CAUSES SEVERE EYE IRRITATION. CAUSES RESPIRATORY TRACT AND SKIN IRRITATION. CAUSES DAMAGE TO THE FOLLOWING ORGANS: KIDNEYS, LIVER, CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM, SKIN, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM, EYE, LENS OR CORNEA. SUSPECT CANCER HAZARD. MAY CAUSE CANCER. FLAMMABLE LIQUID AND VAPOR. VAPOR MAY CAUSE FLASH FIRE. WARNING This product contains a chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause cancer. Do not ingest. Avoid contact with eyes, skin and clothing. Avoid breathing vapor or mist. Keep away from heat, sparks and flame. Keep container closed. Use only with adequate ventilation. Wash thoroughly after handling. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure.

Principle Routes of Exposure

Dermal contact. Eye contact. Inhalation. Ingestion.

Potential Acute Health Effects

Eyes Severely irritating to eyes. Skin Toxic in contact with skin. Irritating to skin. Inhalation Toxic by inhalation. Irritating to respiratory system. Ingestion Toxic if swallowed. Carcinogenic effects : May cause cancer. Risk of cancer depends on duration and level of exposure. Mutagenic effects : No known significant effects or critical hazards.

Teratogenic Effects

No known significant effects or critical hazards. Reproductive toxicity Medical conditions Repeated skin exposure can produce local skin destruction or dermatitis. Repeated or aggravated by over- prolonged exposure to the substance can produce lung damage. Repeated or exposure prolonged contact with spray or mist may produce chronic eye irritation and severe skin irritation. Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target organs damage. See toxicological information (section 11)