1,2-Dichloroethane

Hazard statements (CLP)

H225, H302, H315, H319, H331, H335, H336, H350

Code

Statements

H225

Highly Flammable liquid and vapour

SECTION 2: Hazards identification

Classification WHMIS 2015 Classification This product is hazardous in accordance with the Canada Hazardous Products Act (HPA) and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS)

Signal word

Danger

Hazard statements

Highly flammable liquid and vapor Harmful if swallowed Toxic if inhaled Causes skin irritation Causes serious eye irritation May cause respiratory irritation May cause drowsiness and dizziness May cause cancer

Prevention

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

Response

IF ON SKIN (or hair): Take off immediately all contaminated clothing. Rinse skin with water or shower IF INHALED: Remove person to fresh air and keep comfortable for breathing IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention Call a POISON CENTER/ doctor Rinse mouth Wash contaminated clothing before reuse In case of fire: Use dry sand, dry chemical or alcohol-resistant foam to extinguish

Storage

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

Disposal

Dispose of contents/container to an approved waste disposal plant

2.1 Classification of the substance or mixture

and Hazardous Products Regulation (HPR), as amended (SOR/2022-272) Flammable liquids Category 2 Acute oral toxicity Category 4 Acute Inhalation Toxicity Category 3 Skin Corrosion/Irritation Category 2 Serious Eye Damage/Eye Irritation Category 2 Carcinogenicity Category 1B Specific target organ toxicity (single exposure) Category 3 Target Organs - Respiratory system, Central nervous system (CNS). Label Elements